Polk County

BoCC County Manager

Michael Herr, County ManagerMichael Herr, County Manager

Phone: (863) 534-6444

Email: Email Michael Herr

Office Address: 330 W. Church Street, Bartow.

Mailing Address: Drawer BC01, P.O. Box 9005, Bartow, Florida 33831-9005.

Executive Assistant: Diane Pannebaker 


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The County Manager is hired by the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for all the departments under the County Commission, except for the County Attorney’s Office, which answers directly to the Board. The County Manager selects, employs, and supervises county personnel. The Manager’s duties are described in the County Charter and in the County Manager’s ordinance. The Equal Opportunity Office, also part of the County Manager’s direct staff, administers the County’s equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs.

A Deputy County Manager and an Assistant County Manager assist the Manager in carrying out the decisions, policies, and ordinances made by the Board.

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  • Polk County Board of County Commissioners
  • 330 West Church Street | Bartow, FL 33830
  • (863) 534-6000
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