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The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

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The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.

School board members are elected for a term of four years. The school board is responsible for the organization and control of the district's public schools and is empowered to determine the policies necessary for the effective operation and the general improvement of the school system. A chair and vice-chair are elected annually by the School Board of Hillsborough County, at its organizational meeting held on the third Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

The Special Dependent District Board oversees a district in which a single city or a single county has the authority to either designate its own commission members as the board of the special district. The board is generally tasked with continued improvement, administration and maintenance of the district.

The Special Tax District Board is responsible for overseeing the finances and operations of particular types of projects which are of special benefit to the residents of the special tax district.

The Maintenance District Board is responsible for overseeing and managing the special district formed for landscaping improvements, maintenance, and services beyond those typically provided in the county.

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County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Clerk and Comptroller is a joint position responsible for maintaining and protecting the county's public records and tax dollars.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

The County Director of Elections is responsible for organizing and managing county elections.

The County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting, investing, and disbursing taxes. Additionally, they account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies.