Responsibilities of a County Commissioner

• Maintains and constructs county roads and bridges.
• Attends regular board meetings where County business is conducted.
• Helps to oversee and approve the Annual County Budget
• Helps ensure the physical health and well-being of Major County citizens.
• Authorize and maintain inventory of Major County property.
• Receives and approves bids for major purchases or construction projects.
• Works with the Office of State Auditors and Inspector for oversight and guidance.
• Approve all claims purchased with County Funds.
• Makes major financial decisions and transactions.
• Ensures fiscal responsibility of other county officers who handle county funds.
• Designate and publish each year (in conjunction with the county excise board) the holidays on which the county offices may close.
• Setting and administering policies for the county.

District boundaries are set every 10 years following the Federal Census.