Children's Services Council of Martin County

The Children's Services Council of Martin County is an independent special taxing district created to plan, fund, and coordinate social services for children in Martin County, Florida. CSCMC was authorized by Florida Statute 125.901 and created by Local Ordinance #348 on June 28th, 1988. To implement its mandate, the Council is empowered by local referendum to assess an ad valorem tax up to one-half mill ($.50 per $1,000) of non-exempt property evaluation. The Ten Member Council is comprised of: * The Superintendent of Schools * A School Board Member * The District Administrator of the Department of Children & Families (or designee) * A member of the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (MCBOCC) * A Circuit Judge representing the Juvenile Division * Five Citizen Members appointed by the Governor The mission of the Children's Services Council of Martin County is to enhance the lives of the children of Martin County and to enable them to attain their full potential.