Palm Beach County Public Affairscoordinates the Speakers Bureau, a resource for businesses, civic organizations, homeowners associations, volunteer groups and other organizations in need of a specialized speaker.

Knowledgeable representatives from county departments are available to speak on a variety of topics as a free public service. Topics range from agriculture and animals to youth services and zoning. Many departments will tailor a presentation to fit your specific interests.

This brochure provides examples of topics and services addressed by Palm Beach County departments and divisions that participate in the Speakers Bureau.

Please call Public Affairs at 561-355-2754 at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled event to allow sufficient time to meet your request. We look forward to serving you!

ADMINISTRATIONOverall management of all county operationsWater resources issues of Southeast Florida

AIRPORTSGeneral aviationNoise abatementOperationsSecurity

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROLAnimal ordinancesAnimal cruelty & neglect investigationsRabies surveillance programDangerous dog investigationsCommunity cat programDisaster preparedness for pet owners

COMMUNITY SERVICESBehavioral health & substance use disordersHIV/AIDSHomelessnessSenior programs/elder careSocial servicesTrainings & job placementVeterans services

COMMISSION ON ETHICS (COE)JurisdictionCode of EthicsLobbyist registration ordinanceOverview of the Commission on EthicsPost-employment ordinance

CONSUMER AFFAIRSScams - techniques and consumer prevention to protect against modern day scamsTips for buying a new or used carIdentity theft - prevention, protection & recoveryCounty consumer protection ordinances: moving, water taxi, towing & vehicle-for-hire ordinances, adult entertainer, home caregiver

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE4-H youth programAgricultureEnvironmental horticultureFamily & consumer sciencesMounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONCriminal courtsCriminal justice systemLocal & state correctionsEx-offender reentryRacial & ethnic disparityBody-worn cameras

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Prepared as a public service by the Palm Beach County

Public Affairs Department (561) 355-2754

August 2019

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Palm Beach County

SPEAKERSBUREAU

Whatever your interest, let’s talk about it!

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

LEGISLATIVE ISSUESConstitutional ballot initiativesState & federal funding appropriationsState & federal issues

LIBRARYConsumer Health Information ServiceGenealogy researchJob search & business assistanceTalking books for the blind & visually impairedEarly childhood literacyTechnology resources & training

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENSFlorida’s historyJapanese-American internment camps of WW2Japanese immigrants in Palm Beach CountyGeorge Morikami’s storyJapanese culture & Morikami todayJapanese art exhibits - contemporary & classicWalking through six Japanese gardens at the Morikami

OFFICE OF EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYHow to do business with Palm Beach CountyHow to start a businessCertification

PALM TRAN & PALM TRAN CONNECTION Palm Tran Connection (door-to-door services)Travel training

PARKS & RECREATIONEnvironmental conservation: raptors & birds of prey; natural land

management; outdoor recreation; Nature Ninja WarriorsWater safety: general safety around water; beach safety & rip

currents; drowning prevention/learn to swim; Ocean Rescue/aquatics profession; ocean marine life

Great Parks = Great Communities (The many benefits of parks) Health & wellness, youth development & volunteer opportunitiesRiverbend & Loxahatchee Battlefield Parks - Pioneer and Second

Seminole War historyTherapeutic recreation: Special Olympics & VSA Florida

PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDINGBuilding codes, permitting, inspections & flood risk informationCode enforcement processes & regulationsContractors certification licensing & complaintsPlanning processes & current issuesZoning processes & issues

PUBLIC AFFAIRS2020 CensusMedia relationsOverview of county servicesPalm Beach County website www.pbcgov.comPBC TV Channel 20

RESILIENCEClimate change, sea-level rise adaption & mitigationSustainable development

RISK MANAGEMENTManaging county risks

911 TECHNICAL SERVICESText to 911Use of 911 smartphone appsLocation accuracy911 myths and misinformation

TOURIST DEVELOPMENTArts & culture tourismCounty Convention Center economic driverFilm & T.V. industryThe Palm Beaches television channelSports tourism economyLeisure tourism & development

TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCYTransit planningTraffic congestion managementTransportation fundingRoad constructionBicycle & pedestrian safetyGreenways & trailsLong-range transportation planningRegional transportation planning

VICTIM SERVICESDomestic violence/stalking/cyberstalking/dating violenceHuman traffickingSexual assault Survivor Action Team (empowered survivors)Teen dating violenceViolence on college/school campusViolence prevention strategiesVictim services & rightsDUI homicideBystander intervention

WATER UTILITIESReclaimed water Wakodahatchee & Green Cay wetlands toursWater treatment plant tours

YOUTH SERVICESAdverse childhood experiences (ACES) & trauma informed careBirth to 22: United for brighter futuresBullying prevention & interventionChild abuse & neglectCompassion fatigue & self careDeveloping multicultural competenceHighridge Family Center & youth counseling

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKSFive-year road planLand development issuesTraffic performance standards & concurrencyTraffic signals & calming devices

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MGMT. Natural & artificial reefsBeach renourishment & sea turtlesLake Worth Lagoon & manateesNatural areas & outdoor recreation

EQUAL OPPORTUNITYEqual employmentFair housingHandicapped accessibilityPublic accommodations

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGETCounty budget

FIRE RESCUEChild passenger seat safetyDrowning prevention & pool safetyEmergency medical servicesFire safety & injury preventionJuvenile firesetter intervention program

HOUSING & ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITYBusiness initiatives Housing initiatives Community development initiatives

HUMAN RESOURCESLabor relations

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES County Web infrastructure & online servicesEnterprise networkIn-house development success storiesI.T. cost-sharing/partnering opportunitiesNew technology initiatives & programsCyber security

INSPECTOR GENERALAccountability & integrity in governmentPreventing & detecting fraud

JUSTICE SERVICESAdult Drug CourtCourt psychologyEx-offender reentry servicesFamily Drug CourtPretrial services

YOUTH SERVICES cont’dImproving family relationships & positive parentingMaking a difference through mentoringUnderstanding child/adolescent behaviorsYouth violence prevention & juvenile justiceSocial and emotional functioning of youthRelaxation techniques

ADDITIONAL SOURCESSpeakers are also provided by offices and organizations that operate independently from the Board of County Commissioners. These include constitutional offices and the Judiciary, state agencies and special taxing districts. For a speaker, please call them directly:

Clerk & Comptroller ................355-2996(Boca, Delray, Glades 888-760-9206)Guardian Ad Litem..................355-6224Health Care District .................659-1270Health Department .................840-4500Judiciary ...............................355-2431Property Appraiser ..................355-3230Public Defender .....................355-7500Sheriff ...................................688-3000(South County 995-2800, Glades 996-1670)Solid Waste Authority ..............640-4000(Boca, Delray, Glades 866-792-4636)State Attorney .........................355-7100Supervisor of Elections ............656-6200

TO SCHEDULE A SPEAKER, PLEASE CALL 355-2754.