"Government in the Sunshine" begins with your Clerk and Comptroller
FORT PIERCE, FLA (March 15, 2021) Clerks of the Circuit Court & Comptrollers throughout Florida are marking Sunshine Week, the national initiative celebrating access to public information and open government.
This year, Sunshine Week is from March 14 to March 20, and St. Lucie County Clerk Michelle R. Miller will highlight the Clerks; vital role in keeping "government in the sunshine."
"As your Clerk, it's my goal to ensure you have convenient access to your public records, whether it's a court document, mortgage, deed, or meeting minutes," Miller said. "We have millions of records easily accessible on our website at stlucieclerk.com."
Sunshine Week is an opportunity for Clerks to feature the different ways they protect, preserve, and maintain their county’s public records and public funds. Those responsibilities include:Â
- Ensuring access to criminal, civil, and traffic court records
- Providing and protecting official records including court judgments, deeds, liens, marriage licenses, mortgages, plats, and tax deeds;
- Producing minutes for Board of County Commission meetings;
- Creating annual financial reports detailing county finances, revenue, spending, and debt; and,
- Conducting audits to ensure money is spent in accordance with county policy and procedures.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in each county is independently elected and provides their constituents on-demand access to public information. To learn more about the services provided by the St. Lucie Clerk’s office, visit stlucieclerk.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
ABOUT THE CLERK’S OFFICE:
The Florida Constitution established the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Clerk Michelle R. Miller is directly elected by and accountable to St. Lucie County residents. In addition to the roles of Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Recorder and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk is the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Auditor for St. Lucie County.
