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 every year since.
   

• 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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