County Commissioners:

• are the government taxing, budgeting, appropriating and purchasing authority for county government
• hold title to county property
• hear and rule on annexations
• approve drainage improvements
• establish water and sewer districts
• provide for solid waste disposal
• promote public/private partnerships in human services, economic development, health and infrastructure development
• are involved in environmental protection and consumer recycling
• are out front in local employment training and workforce development efforts
• are involved in preserving farmland