Who are the Constitutional Officers and what are their primary duties?
The Florida Constitution establishes five “Constitutional Officers” for each county. These are the Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the county with jurisdiction throughout the county. His duties include law enforcement, operation of the county’s only jail and providing security to the courts. The Clerk of the Court is the chief financial officer for the county and the primary recorder and record keeper for the courts and the Board of County Commissioners. The Clerk also records all real estate transactions and collects fines and fees for the court system. The Property Appraiser determines the value of each property within the county based on pre-established guidelines from the State and mails out the TRIM notices to the citizens. He is also responsible for determining whether applicants qualify for the various exemptions and caps including Homestead and Save Our Homes. The Sup
