Barbara T. Scott
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Charlotte County, Florida

• Barbara T. Scott was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in 1984.
   

• She is a Florida State Supreme Court certified Clerk of the Circuit Court and maintains certification through continuing education, seminars, and training.
   

• She also holds accreditation from the International Association of Court Reporters, Elected Officials, and Treasurers.
   

• Barbara is a fellow of the Institute for Court Management.
   

• She is a two-time recipient of the “Clerk of the Year” award from the Florida Association of Court Clerks & Comptroller (FACC).
   

• She has been instrumental in bringing about vital changes in county and statewide governments.
   

• Currently serves as President of the FACC Executive Board. She sits on the Strategic Planning, Education, and Insurance committees.
   

• Barbara also serves on the Court Technology Committee and the Committee on Privacy and Court Records as appointed by the Florida Supreme Court.
   

• She has served on the Electronic Filing and Trial Court Subcommittees.
   

• Liaison to the Clerk of Court Operations Conference mandated by the Legislature to implement the measures of the amendment to Article V of the  Constitution of the State of Florida.
   

• Created legislation changing the Constitution related to branch office recordation of official records.
   

• Chairs the nationally mandated state program, whose efforts resulted in the creation of a $30million State Disbursement Unit for the collection and disbursement of child support payments. This program provides that thousands of children receive the support they deserve. It is estimated that $1.3 billion will be collected yearly through this system across the state.
   

• Under her Clerkship, Charlotte County attained, for the first time in 1986, the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” award from the Government Finance Officers Association; and has continued to achieve the honor for 25 consecutive years.
   

• A high level of involvement in local charities and organizations gives her a personal understanding of the needs of the community.

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