Subject:
Title
Confirmation of Jill J. Hayes as Assistant County Manager
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Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Dept/Office:
County Manager's Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the appointment of Jill J. Hayes as the Assistant County Manager
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Pursuant to the Brevard County Charter and Code of Ordinances, it is asked that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the appointment of Jill J. Hayes as the Assistant County Manager, effective November 8, 2025. Ms. Hayes has been the Interim Assistant County Manager since May 17, 2025, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Prior to this, she served as the Brevard County Budget Office Director since 2016.
Throughout her 23 years of service in Brevard County, Ms. Hayes has overseen the Budget Office as Director, including the development of the proposed County Budget, compliance with Florida Statutes, and Truth in Millage. Ms. Hayes was a leader in conducting financial analyses, budget recommendations, debt management strategies, and coordinating with bond rating agencies.
Ms. Hayes was instrumental in developing and administering all financial aspects regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Act. Before becoming the Budget Office Director, Ms. Hayes was the Assistant Budget Office Director for almost two years.
Before she was appointed the Budget Office Director, Ms. Hayes was hired as an Accountant in the Central Services Department in 2002. She was promoted three times and was named the Central Services Administrative Support Manager in 2013.
Ms. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration, with a specialization in Accounting from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Additionally, she is a Brevard County Executive Leadership Institute graduate a...
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