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Highlands County is divided into five districts so there are five seats on the Board of County Commissioners. Would be citizen-legislators can run for each election cycle. Each commissioner must live in the district they represent and elections are staggered with even and odd number districts up for election every other cycle. The county commission is charged with setting county policy and spending tax payer dollars wisely. County operations fall under eight departments, each overseen by a department director who reports directly to the county administrator. The departments under Administration include: Ag Extension Business Services Community Programs Development Services Engineering and Solid Waste Parks & Facilities Public Information Public Safety Road & Bridge In addition, the Administrator's Office also includes a Capital Projects Manager, Legislative and Grants Coordinator and an Executive Assistant.

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