A Board policy is a statement officially adopted by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners at a public meeting that establishes one or more general institutional goals and/or stipulates the stance that the Board of County Commissioners directs county government and board departments in maintaining or the pursuit of approved general goals. Administrative regulations and standard practice guides flow from Board policies. Board policy should not be confused with internal, operational policies adopted by many departments. All Board policies are calendared for routine review and possible revision by sponsoring units/departments every five years.

Although Board policies may be initiated by any Board Department, citizen or commissioner, most Board policies are developed and recommended by Board Departments. Staff develop and provide oversight of policy and its implementation. Policies may also be developed at the request of the Board of County Commissioners.