Manatee County seeks applicants for DOGE-style committee

Manatee County’s government is looking for five citizens with specialized expertise to form a committee intended to work with Florida’s State Department of Governmental Efficiency.

Created by Gov. Ron DeSantis in February, the statewide task force aims to mimic similar federal efforts to “further eliminate wasted within state government, save taxpayers money and ensure accountability in Florida,’’ a statement from the governor’s office says in heralding the creation of the new state office.

In Manatee County, the Government Efficiency Liaison Committee is looking for members with experience in accounting, finance, information technology, economics, auditing or human resources. Members would meet monthly for a year, unless the effort is extended by a vote of the Manatee County Commission.