To plan and coordinate communication of county services and programs to the public through print, video and digital materials.​​

Services 
Public Affairs is responsible for planning and managing the communication of county programs and services including Digital Marketing and Communications, Media and Public Information, Graphics, Educa​tional and Government Television Channel 20, and for developing and maintaining a strong positive relationship between county government and the media. The department administers and monitors Palm Beach County's web and social media presence and coordinates a county-wide Speakers Bureau, providing free speakers on county services, programs and educational campaigns to organizations in Palm Beach County.

The Public Affairs Department is charged by the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to implement a communications plan for pre-disaster preparedness for the general public, and for the release of emergency public information to the media and general public prior to, during and in the recovery phase of disasters impacting Palm Beach County.