June 12, 2009

WEST PALM BEACH – Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is hosting the Spring Executive Session of the Florida Tax Collector’s Association on Monday, June 15 through Wednesday, June 17 at the Delray Beach Marriott.  Since 1992, the FTCA Spring Executive Session has offered Florida tax collectors the opportunity to discuss legislation, rules and regulations on a local, statewide and national level to enhance the service provided to the taxpaying public of Florida. “The theme for this year, Getting Back to Business, highlights the importance of the business component of government, as we are in the midst of challenging economic times due to curtailed revenue” said Tax Collector Gannon.

About the Palm Beach County Tax Collector:

The Palm Beach County Tax Collector is a constitutional office that collects and distributes over $3 billion annually in taxes and fees.  The Tax Collector's Office:

• collects property taxes for every local government agency that has the power to levy,
• serves the county as its agent for the administration of business tax receipts and tourist development taxes,
• serves the state as an agent for The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles , The Department of Environmental Protection , The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission , and The Department of Revenue ,
• serves the public as an educational resource.