Administrative Services
Administrative Functions
Responsibilities of the Mayor
The mayor has broad administrative responsibilities. Mostly, the mayor is expected to provide leadership for county policies. The mayor is expected to have a clearer picture of the total county operation than any other official. By being a non-voting member of all committees and boards, the mayor should have the best knowledge and access to information needed to steer the County Commissioners, other officials, boards, and commissions in the best direction.
While leadership is the most essential function of the Mayor, there are legal requirements for the position. The mayor's office is a full-time responsibility. As such, the mayor is the chief accounting and financial officer. The mayor provides care for the county property. Subject to the approval of the County Commission, the mayor appoints members of county boards, commissions, and department heads unless those are elected positions.
Responsibilities of the Planning Director
These functions are assigned to the Planning and Zoning office, which works with a Planning Commission and a Board of Zoning Appeals. The director of that office is concerned with these duties.
- Implementing a Long Range Growth Plan establishes the growth patterns permitted and encouraged in the County.
- The application of subdivision regulations ensures that standards are enforced to provide wise, orderly development of residences.
- The inspection of new residential construction to ensure the use of safe national building codes.:
- The enforcement of clean-up regulations that target run-down and unsafe buildings and residences for improvement or clean-up.
- Coordinate all policy implementation issues arising from the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals with the County Commission.
Responsibilities of the Information Technology Officer
The Information Technology officer is responsible for maintaining the network of computer workstations, servers, and GIS systems servicing the county employees. In addition, the IT Director
Performs maintenance on all computer systems
Is available for service calls 24/7
Develops specifications for all new computer hardware and networking
Supervises a staff of IT experts
Develps contracts for specialized services including website development
Provides for real-time video transmission of important meetings.
Responsibilities of the Chief Accountant
The Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for
Developing a draft budget to meet the specifications of the legislative body
Tracking and predicting expenditures
Tracking and predicting revenues
Preparing budget amendments as requested
Preparing reports for local use
Preparing reports for state and federal requirements
Managing a staff of accountants
Responsibilities of the Elections Director
The Elections Director is responsible for
- Tabulating the results of elections and forwarding the results to the appropriate destinations.
- Verifying the qualifications of candidates prior to elections.
- Announcing and preparing for elections, including recruiting volunteer staff to manage the official positions at each precinct.
- Preparing ballots and other official documentation.
- Procuring, installing, and testing all equipment used in elections.
- Managing a staff of supporting personnel.
Responsibilities of the Waste Management Director
The position oversees eight convenience centers where citizens deposit their trash.
The Director oversees the collection and marketing of all recyclable materials.
The director has a full-time staff of drivers and mechanics to manage the heavy equipment fleet, using approximately $3 million of equipment.
Department Heads
Our local government administration depends on the skills of the departmental leaders.
Administrative Support
