The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has three Hospital Board districts within the Sarasota County Public Hospital District, the boundaries of which are in Sarasota County and designated as northern, central, and southern districts.

 

The membership of the Hospital Board consists of nine members, all of whom are qualified electors of the Sarasota County Public Hospital District. Commencing with the election of 1988, two such members must reside in each of said Hospital Board districts. All members are elected in a partisan election by the qualified electors of the Sarasota County Public Hospital District

 

Each Hospital Board member shall attend not less than 75 percent of the regular meetings of the Hospital Board during each year of such Board member's term. Duties of the Board include: developing and approving the mission, vision and strategic direction of the health system; approving strategic plans, review and approve major transactions and significant new programs and services; and monitor organizational performance against goals.