The FBC-LEO was established in 1985 as a non-profit, public policy, research and educational institute. PROVIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH A FORUM TO MEET REGULARLY AND EXCHANGE/IMPLEMENT IDEAS TO IMPROVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIONS. FBC-LEO IS DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING ELECTED OFFICIALS, THEIR MEMBERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS WITH THE SUPPORT, TOOLS, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVOCACY THAT FACILITATE THEIR GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THEIR MEMBERS TO BETTER SERVE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES, ADDRESSING PERTINENT ISSUES TO MAKE FLORIDA THE IDEAL PLACE FOR US TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY.