Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget Book - Lake County

Supplemental Information and DemographicsGOVERNMENT Lake County was created by the Florida Legislature on May 27, 1887.The County was named for its 647 named lakes. The County also has two named rivers, 37 springs, anumber of smaller unnamed lakes and a few small named streams.Within the boundaries of Lake County are 14 cities or towns, each of which is governed by a mayor and acity/town council or commission:AstatulaEustisGrovelandLady LakeMascotteMontverdeTavaresClermontFruitland ParkHowey-in-the-HillsLeesburgMinneolaMount DoraUmatillaLake County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The five members are electedcountywide, but each represents one district of the County. Each year, the commissioners elect a chairmanand vice chairman.A County Manager, who is appointed by and responsible to the Board of County Commissioners, leads thedaily operations of the County.A County Attorney, who is also appointed by and responsible to the Board of County Commissioners,provides legal counsel to the Board and departments/offices of the Board of County Commissioners in allmanner of civil law relating to Lake County. Legal assistance is also provided to the Constitutional Officeswhen needed.I - 3