County of Flagler issued the following announcement on November 23.
November 23, 2021 – The Florida City and County Managers Association (FCCMA) recognized Flagler County for 35 years as ‘council-manager’ form of government in the state of Florida.
“On behalf of FCCMA, we are privileged to present the Flagler County with a certificate celebrating 2022 as a milestone for your 35th year as a Council-Manager form of government as recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA),” said Michael Grebosz, the organization’s secretary-treasurer as well as DeLand assistant city manager, during a recent regular meeting.
He went on to explain that the vast majority of cities and counties in Florida are professionally managed. They are modeled after the structure of corporations where voters are like stockholders that select their councils and commissions similar to a board of directors. Managers and administrators are akin to CEOs in the analogy.
“The council-manager form of government was created to help separate administration from direct political influence and establish merit-based practices within local government,” Grebosz said. “Flagler County is recognized as a great example of the council-manager form of government. You have your Board of County Commissioners that works together in a professional manner to make decisions and establish policies that are in the best interest of your stakeholders.”
He presented Flagler County with a certificate.
“We are very thankful for the recognition,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “We certainly appreciate that FCCMA and Mr. Grebosz took the time to make this presentation in person.”
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