Broward County seeks residents to serve on Children's Services Council

Broward County is inviting eligible residents to apply for positions on the Children's Services Council (CSC), with applications being accepted through November 30, 2026.

The council, an independent taxing authority established by voter referendum in 2000 and reauthorized in 2014, works to improve the lives of children and families throughout Broward County by supporting programs and services focused on children's development, education and well-being.

Its mission includes providing leadership, advocacy and resources to help children become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of quality care and support services.

Council members serve four-year terms without compensation.

Five members of the council are appointed by Florida's governor. For each vacancy among those seats, the Broward County Commission solicits recommendations from the public before submitting at least three nominees to the governor, who makes the final appointment.

To qualify, applicants must have lived in Broward County for at least 24 months before applying and must complete both the county's application and the governor's appointment application.

The county has also established conflict-of-interest requirements to ensure nominees can serve independently.

Officers, directors or employees of organizations that have received children's services funding from Broward County or the Children's Services Council are not eligible for nomination unless they agree to resign from those positions if appointed.

Applicants affected by this requirement must submit a letter confirming their intention to resign upon appointment and agreeing not to return to that position or accept another conflicting role while serving on the council.

Residents interested in applying can access the county's application form and additional information through the Broward County Children's Services Council webpage.

Applicants must also complete the Florida governor's appointment application to be considered.

The deadline to submit applications is November 30, 2026.

For additional information, residents can contact Broward County's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs at 954-357-7347 or email intergovernmental@broward.org.