The Clerk of the Circuit Court/Comptroller (Clerk) is a ministerial officer whose authority and responsibilities are derived from both the Constitution of the State of Florida (State) and statutory provisions. Accordingly, the Clerk only provides services or programs that have been specifically assigned by law, order of the Chief Judge, or the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Board). As such, the Clerk is not able to eliminate a service or activity without direction from the Florida Legislature, the Chief Judge, or the Board. As an independently elected official, the Clerk serves as Clerk to the Courts and Comptroller to Hillsborough County. The Clerk’s primary responsibilities are outlined in Articles V and VIII of the State Constitution. These duties are very complex and diverse. These constitutional and statutory responsibilities can be grouped into the following major functions: • Clerk of the Circuit and County Court • Chief Financial Officer including Ex Officio Clerk to the Board • County Auditor • County Recorder • Support Services While each major function is unique, each function shares a common responsibility for the custodianship of public records (e.g. court case records, Board records, financial records, and official records).