The seven county commissioners are elected from single-member districts to staggered four-year terms. An appointed county administrator oversees the day- to-day operations of county government.
The meetings are held in the Palm Beach County Robert Weisman Governmental Center, 6th floor Commission Chambers, 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach.
The district was represented by Democrat Lois Frankel from 2017 until 2023. After redistricting, the district has been represented by Republican Brian Mast since 2023.
How to Host a Council Meeting Call the Meeting to Order. Every government meeting should begin with the chairperson or the designated authority calling the meeting to order. Call Roll. Approve Agenda and Meeting Minutes. Review and Document Council Reports. Review Old and New Business. Adjourn the Meeting.
You should step up to the podium. Give your name and address and direct your comments to the chair.MoreYou should step up to the podium. Give your name and address and direct your comments to the chair. Remember addressing county commissioners correctly shows respect their position.
How to Host a Council Meeting Call the Meeting to Order. Every government meeting should begin with the chairperson or the designated authority calling the meeting to order. Call Roll. Approve Agenda and Meeting Minutes. Review and Document Council Reports. Review Old and New Business. Adjourn the Meeting.
7 Step Meeting Process Clarify Aim/Purpose. Assign Roles. Review Agenda. Work through Agenda. Review meeting record. Plan Next Steps and Next Agenda. Evaluate.
8 tips for running an effective leadership meeting Send the leadership meeting agenda in advance. Share important updates. Review key metrics and goals. Highlight good news and wins. Talk about issues, roadblocks, and challenges. Record meeting notes collaboratively. Capture decisions and assign action items.
Debates on issues raised by individual councillors take place at full council, and members of the public can ask questions or submit petitions as long as they give advance notice. Every May, the full council meets to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair, as well as to appoint councillors to committees and sub-committees.