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III. Indian River County Indian River County was established in 1925 and is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Orlando and 135 miles north of Miami. The County is bordered by Brevard County to the north, St. Lucie County to the south, and Osceola and Okeechobee Counties to the west. The County has approximately 100 miles of waterfront land, including 23 miles of Atlantic beaches. Through the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, the County owns, operates, and maintains 38 conservation tracts, 32 parks, including 8 oceanfront properties, 2 aquatic centers, a fairgrounds complex, a public campground, and a shooting range. The County is governed by a five -member Board of County Commissioners (BCC) whose seat is located in the City of Vero Beach. Each commissioner is elected to represent the interests of the five districts within the County. In addition to the BCC, there are five elected Constitutional Officers serving specific governmental functions: Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller; Property Appraiser; Sheriff; Supervisor of Elections; and Tax Collector. Each of these offices operates independently of the BCC, based on their respective missions. The County Administrator appointed by the BCC is responsible for implementing policies adopted by the BCC, as well as providing leadership to ensure sound fiscal and administrative operations for the County. Indian River County provides a full range of services including, but not limited to, construction and maintenance of roadways; sidewalks and other infrastructure; fire rescue/emergency services; library services; traffic operations and control; parks, recreation, and conservation services; public golf course; human services; building inspections; licenses and permits; water/sewer utility services; and refuse collection and disposal. The County is organized into departments and divisions, with management structures in place that provide guidance, direction, and leadership in the fulfillment of services to the residents and visitors of the County. The Departments are organized within distinct management units: Departments (managed by the County Administrator): • Office of Management and Budget • Information Technology • Legislative Affairs & Communications • Commissioner Assistants • Human Resources Citizen Services (managed by the Deputy County Administrator): • Community Services Department • Emergency Services Department • Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department 3 212