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.
What is the process for developing Board Policies?
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.
