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staggered intervals to serve four year terms. The Commission, in turn, appoints a professional City Manager to oversee daily City operations. The City has 185 full time and 8 part time employees who provide the labor force to support City operations. These operations consist of all municipal and water/sewer utilities services, as well as traditional City functions such as police protection, sanitation, road maintenance, water and sewer operations, parks and recreation, planning and community development, and administrative support activities for City governmental programs. In addition to its dedicated workforce, the City also advocates strong community involvement through a number of voluntary citizen boards. These boards assist the City Commission by reviewing various City related issues and making recommendations for Commission consideration, they include the Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Police Officers' Pension Board of Trustees and Lakes Management Advisory Board. These Boards are indicative of the public-private partnerships and commitment toward progress and expansion in the City as demonstrated by its citizens. The City's current official population is estimated to be 27,614 a far cry from the population of 407 in 1950. Today, Casselberry encompasses an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Located within its boundaries are 13 parks, some of which offer recreational activities such as fishing, basketball, baseball and soccer, while other parks offer a more passive use within the City's neighborhoods. In addition, there are more than two dozen lakes, where some provide opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Various entertainment events including art exhibits, jazz concerts, blues festivals, car shows and recreational programs for the young and older alike are offered throughout the year and continue to grow in popularity. Casselberry is home to two highly rated public schools - Casselberry Elementary and South Seminole Middle School. Seminole County (in which Casselberry is located) is a highly desired place to raise families due to its reputation for quality education. In addition, there are also two private schools located within the City - Lake Forrest Preparatory School and The Geneva School. image of park outside City Hall image of kids at local pool page 9