Ever wondered, “What county am I in?” Whether you’re traveling, moving, or just curious about your location, knowing your county can be incredibly useful. From taxes and voting districts to school zones and emergency services, counties play a big role in local life.
A commissioner’s executive and administrative responsibilities are very time-consuming; consequently, boards of commissioners should seriously consider hiring professional staff for managing the day-to-day affairs of the county.
What this page covers: This page focuses on running for local governing body or executive positions such as city councilmember, mayor, county commissioner, county auditor, sheriff, fire district commissioner, school board director, etc.
The role of the county commissioner or county councilmember in personnel matters differs depending on the county's form of government. County commissioners in the noncharter, commission form of government have a dual legislative and executive role. Therefore, they often play a critical role in hiring and supervising their own management staff.
Here is a sample of the types of questions MRSC gets regarding public offices: Can a city councilmember also serve as a police officer for the same city? Can the county clerk be a member of the county’s planning commission? May a hospital district commissioner also serve on the fire district board? May a public utility district commissioner also serve as a representative in the state ...
As a county commissioner, you’ll need to listen to the residents of the county, develop goals, and work effectively with the board of county commissioners to achieve these goals. We hope this publication will serve as both a basic primer on the role and duties of a county commissioner and a resource with answers to some common questions.