The Florida Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (LCIR)

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About LCIR

Created in 1977, as the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations and renamed the Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (LCIR) in 1996, the Committee is a public entity that facilitates the development of intergovernmental policies and practices. Housed in the legislative branch of state government, LCIR is statutorily authorized to do the following.

1. Serve as a forum for the discussion and study of intergovernmental problems.
2. Evaluate the interrelationships among local, regional, state, interstate, and federal agencies in the provision of public services and prepare studies and recommendations to improve organizational structure, operational efficiency, allocation of functional responsibility, and the delivery of service.
3. Analyze the structure, functions, revenue requirements and fiscal policies of the state and its political subdivisions.
4. Examine proposed and existing federal and state programs.
5. Review the research and recommendations of national commissions studying local government relationships and problems.
6. Analyze the fiscal impact of new state programs or amendments to existing programs on municipalities and counties.

When a study is completed,the Florida LCIR reports its findings and recommendations to the presiding officers of the Legislature and the Governor. Because the intergovernmental element is central to its purpose and functioning, the ultimate challenge facing the Committee is improving coordination and cooperation between state agencies, local governments, and the federal government.

Membership

The membership of LCIR is a combination of state and local government officials. Currently, there are fifteen members. Eight are state legislators with four members appointed by the House of Representatives and four by the Senate. The remaining seven members are appointed by the Governor. Legislative members and gubernatorial appointees serve two year terms. View the current committee membership.

Services

Reports

LCIR reports on a wide range of issues, including: municipal annexation, state revenue-sharing programs, impact fees, special district accountability, regional governance, local occupational license taxes, jail finance and administration, Article V costs, double taxation, local government financial emergencies, local government debt, community based and intermediate criminal sanction programs, local infrastructure costs, constitutional initiatives and referenda, urban infill and infrastructure capacity, administration of local government taxes, local government service delivery, local government reporting requirements, and cost of providing services to the state's newcomers. View a complete list of available reports.

• Local Government Financial Information Handbook-provides a description of the major local government revenue sources and displays the upcoming fiscal year estimates for many state-shared revenues and local option taxes.
• Intergovernmental Impact Report-summarizes the local government mandates, new revenues, and other provisions impacting local governments authorized during the most recent legislative session.
• Salaries of Elected County Constitutional Officers and School District Officials
• Review of Federal Funding to Florida

Newsletters

The Federal Focus Newsletter highlights significant developments on Capitol Hill and within the federal sector for the Florida Legislature and other interested parties in order to enhance intergovernmental communication.

Surveys

LCIR administers a facsimile network (FAXNET) by which the Committee's staff can survey local governments and other governmental entities on topics relating to the impacts of pending legislation or interim projects. Surveys are typically requested by LCIR members, legislators, legislative committee staff, and organizations representing local governments. View all FAXNET survey questionnaires.

Legislation

LCIR staff can provide assistance with the drafting of legislation.

Data

LCIR staff compiles data for various state and federal sources of potential interest to state and local officials.

• Data A to Z
• County and Municipal Revenue Estimates
• Expenditures and Revenues Reported by Florida's Local Governments -a database comprised of fiscal information for municipalities, counties, and special districts in Florida based on information submitted annually by these entities to the Florida Department of Financial Services.

The Florida Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (LCIR) • 600 South Calhoun Street, Suite 4 • Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
(850) 488-9627 • info@floridalcir.gov