Broward seeks local voices to help steer the work of its Children’s Services Council, application deadline is Nov. 30
Broward County, California – Broward County residents have a chance to help shape the support available to local children, but the opportunity comes with a commitment: four years of service without pay.
The county is seeking applicants for the Children’s Services Council, with applications due Monday, November 30, 2026.
For residents interested in children’s needs and the resources available to meet them, the role offers a place in an organization built around that work.
The council provides leadership, advocacy and funding aimed at improving children’s lives and helping them grow into responsible, productive adults.
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County, known as CSC, is an independent taxing authority that voters established through a referendum in 2000.
Voters reauthorized it in 2014. Its mission centers on collaborative planning and funding a continuum of quality care for children throughout the county.
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Five council members are appointed by the Governor. For each vacancy among those seats, the Broward County Commission seeks recommendations from the public and submits at least three nominees to the Governor, who makes the appointment.
Applicants selected as county nominees therefore must still go through the Governor’s appointment process.
To qualify, applicants must have lived in Broward County for the previous 24 months. They must complete both the county’s application form and the Governor’s appointment application to be considered. A résumé must also be uploaded through the county application form.
The county’s nomination rules address potential conflicts involving organizations that receive funding for children’s services. The County Commission says it is committed to avoiding even the appearance of a conflict of interest among its nominees.
Under those rules, officers, directors and employees of organizations that have received children’s services funding from Broward County or CSC are not eligible for county nomination while holding those positions. Applicants in that situation must include a letter stating that they will resign the position if appointed.
That letter must also state that the applicant will not return to the position or accept another conflicting role while serving on the council. For anyone with ties to a funded organization, that requirement is an important part of preparing a complete application.
Applicants should also understand that their submissions generally will be public records. Under Florida’s public records law, applications and supporting materials sent to Broward County may be disclosed upon request. Council members may also be required to file annual financial disclosures under Florida law.
Residents can review the council’s authorizing statute for more information about its legal framework. Questions about the application process can be directed to the Broward County Office of Intergovernmental Affairs at [email protected].
Applications must be received by November 30. Residents seeking consideration should allow time to complete both required forms, upload their résumé and provide any applicable conflict-of-interest letter before the deadline.
