the population. Economy Industry Forbes magazine ranked the city the 11th most innovative in the nation in 2010. The following corporations are located in the city: L3Harris Technologies manufacturing has 3,400 employees on its Palm Bay campus on Palm Bay Road Intersil employed 700 people in 2010 Palm Bay Hospital (formerly Palm Bay Community Hospital) owned by Health First Workforce In 2007, the average size of Palm Bay's labor force was 49,935. Of that group, 47,542 were employed and 2,393 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 4.8%. This figure had risen to 6,571 (12.7%) and was the highest rate in the county. Tourism The city has some frequently visited recreational locations, such as the area known as “the compound” and the Turkey Creek area. The city has a riverfront area that the city government is attempting to further develop and focus on. The 2015 Tough Mudder race, drew 9,875 visitors to the area including 6,835 participants. The Brevard County Tourist Development Council spent $40,000 promoting and staging the event. Government Palm Bay utilizes the council-manager form of government. The Mayor and City Council are the legislative branch of city government; its members are the community's decision makers. The Mayor is the presiding officer at the Council Meetings and is the official head of the city for all ceremonial occasions. Power is centralized in the elected Mayor and Council (City Council), which approves the budget, determines the tax rate, focuses on the community's goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. In Palm Bay, a five-member Mayor and Council, operate in accordance with the City Charter. Three positions created by the Charter (Charter Officers) are appointed by and report directly to the City Council: City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for all activities related to the operations of the city. The City Manager hires a professional staff to assist in the administration and enforcement of the City Charter, ordinances, resolutions, financial conditions and all of the various procedures and policies that are required for the city to function properly. In 2011, the annual salary of the city manager was $168,000. The office of Mayor receives an annual salary of $0.20 per capita while council members receive $0.10 per capita. Mayor – William Capote (2016–2020) Deputy Mayor – Brian J. Anderson (2018–2019)