County Manager

“Our Mission – To Serve”

County Manager, Brad Carter, CPM, is the administrative head of the county and is responsible for the administration of all departments of the county government over which the Board of County Commissioners has authority pursuant to Florida law.  The County Manager is appointed by and is directly accountable to the Board of County Commissioners.  The County Manager is responsible for implementing and executing the policies, ordinances and budget adopted by the Board; and directly oversees the management and operations of numerous departments of county government to ensure the county operates efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of policies adopted by the Board;
• Negotiating, supervising and administering all county contracts;
• Compiling information requested by the Board;
• Providing leadership, direction and supervision to all county department heads;
• Insuring county compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations;
• Providing and maintaining facilities for all agencies as required by law:
• Preparing and distributing the bimonthly agenda of the Board, as well as follow-up on actions taken by the Board at each meeting.

Contact Information:

Address:   P. O. Drawer B Starke, Florida 32091

Phone:      904-966-6339      

Fax:          904-368-3903

Email:       brad_carter@bradford-co-fla.org