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  County Commission - Knox County Tennessee - A Great American Community
It is a privilege and an honor to be given the opportunity to serve the citizens of Knox County.
The Knox County Commission is the legislative body of Knox County.
Utilizing its home rule powers, the Commission adopts ordinances, emergency ordinances, and resolutions that govern the operation of Knox County government or regulate the conduct and affairs of the residents of Knox County.
www.knoxcounty.org /commission/index.php   (348 words)

  
 Mobile County - Official Web Site for the Mobile County Commission
obile County, the second largest county in the state, is a county rich in southern charm and hospitality.
The county is bordered on the east by Mobile Bay and the Mobile Tensaw River Delta - the largest inland delta in the nation; on the south by the Gulf of Mexico and on the west by Mississippi.
We are on the forefront of developing innovative techniques to better serve the citizens of this county.
www.mobilecounty.org   (132 words)

  
 Board of County Commissioners
The State constitution gives the Board of County Commissioners the power to adopt ordinances (local laws), approve the County budget and set millages, and establish the requirements for the departments under its control.
The Commission does not have control of the budgets or policies of the School Board.
The Commission approves support funding for court services, insofar as County funds are concerned, and approves the budgets of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Sheriff, and the Supervisor of Elections.
www.pinellascounty.org /commission/default.htm   (357 words)

  
 Audrain County Commission
The County Commission consists of three county commissioners elected from two districts equal in population as possible by natural geographic boundaries.
The Audrain County Commission is responsible for construction, maintenance and improvement of all buildings, roads, bridges and equipment of the county.
The County Commission has the power and authority to acquire by purchase, lease or receive by donation any improved or unimproved real estate, and may also institute proceedings in the name of the county to condemn land or other property when agreement cannot be reached between the county and property owners for public purpose projects.
www.audraincounty.org /offices/commission/index.html   (284 words)

  
 Wayne County Commission
The Wayne County Commission and its employees are the legislative branch of county government.
The chief role of the commission is to adopt a budget and to enact ordinances.
All Wayne County Commission meetings, as well as the budget sessions, are open to the public.
www.waynecounty.com /commission   (180 words)

  
 Knox County Tennessee - A Great American Community
Members of the Knox County community gathered to celebrate Sarah Moore Greene’s life and work on her 95th birthday with a presentation of a proclamation from Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale.
The Knox County Engineering and Parks and Recreation departments are working together with Beaver Creek Task Force (BCTF) partners to turn a drainage ditch running through Powell Station Park into a bio-engineered swale planted with native grasses, trees and shrubs.
The Knox County Commission unanimously adopted the Model Code of Ethics, published under the Ethics Reform Act of 2006 (T.C.A. ยง 8-17-101 et seq.
knoxcounty.org /index.php   (921 words)

  
 Blount County Commission
The County Commission serves as the legislative branch of the county government.
County Commissioners are elected in the regular August election for a four-year term beginning September 1, after the election.
County Commissioners must be: (1) over eighteen; (2)citizens of the United States and Tennessee; (3) residents of the state, county, district or circuit for the period required by state law.
www.blounttn.org /commiss.asp   (1489 words)

  
 Veterans' Service Commission - Licking County, Ohio
In 1886, the Ohio legislature passed an act establishing the soldier's relief commission.
Each of the 88 counties in Ohio has a board of five honorably discharged veterans appointed to administer veteran programs in their respective county.
Dale E. Miller serves on the commission representing the DAV.
www.lcounty.com /vsc   (645 words)

  
 Sedgwick County, Kansas Board of County Commissioners
The Sedgwick County Commissioners are vested by Kansas state statute with both legislative and administrative powers and duties.
In fulfilling its legislative responsibilities, the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners considers resolutions, which are equivalent to “bills” in the United States Congress and the Kansas Legislature and to ordinances considered by municipal governing councils.
If there is a state law on a subject that applies to a particular county, but the law does not apply to all counties uniformly, a CHARTER resolution is necessary in dealing with that subject.
www.sedgwickcounty.org /commissioners   (562 words)

  
 HIV Commission
The Commission reflects the thoughts, views and actions of approximately 50 dedicated individuals who represent different Los Angeles County communities, people with HIV, providers serving them, public health interests and other perspectives impacted by this devastating epidemic.
Because it is the primary community advisory mechanism on HIV-related matters to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Commissioners are appointed by the Board and originate from all sectors, geographies and populations of the County.
Commission members and staff are committed to intense deliberations, hard work, respectful dialogue, due diligence, transparency, honesty, openness and thorough representation and involvement of and by varied community concerns.
hivcommission-la.info   (250 words)

  
 Duties of County Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
As prescribed by law is responsible for the administration of the internal police and fiscal affairs of the county with the authority to set the county's levy rate and establish the county's budget.
County Coordinator: Serves as administrative assistant to the Commission and is responsible to help see that their policies and directives are carried out.
Mineral County Parks and Recreation Commission (MCPRC): The MCPRC consists of a 10 member board appointed by the County Commission.
www.mineralcountywv.com /countycommission/duties.asp   (497 words)

  
 Hillsborough County Government Online - BOCC
Under a Charter Ordinance that went into effect May 1985, County Commissioners are directed to perform legislative functions of government by developing policy for the management of Hillsborough County.
The County Administrator, a professional appointed by the Board, and the administrative staff are responsible for the implementation of these policies.
Regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are open to the public and are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, beginning at 9 a.m.
www.hillsboroughcounty.org /bocc   (308 words)

  
 BoCC - Polk County Florida - Welcome!
Polk County is strategically located in the center of the Florida peninsula, about equal distance from the east and west coast and half way between the Georgia-Florida border and the Southern tip of the peninsula.
Any information provided by you to Polk County, including but not limited to feedback, questions, comments, and suggestions are non-confidential; moreover, such information is a public record subject to public inspection pursuant to law.
Polk County has no obligation of any kind with respect to such information and is free to reproduce, use, and disclose the information to others without limitation.
www.polk-county.net   (494 words)

  
 Escambia County Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Escambia County Commission's responsibilities include control of all county public funds and property and the adoption of an annual budget reflecting anticipated income and expenses.
The Escambia County Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 9 am in the Commission Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Escambia County Courthouse at 314 Belleville Avenue in Brewton.
The county administrator is appointed by the County Commission.
www.co.escambia.al.us /commission.htm   (161 words)

  
 Jefferson County Tennessee : County Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The County Commission is the county legislative body for Jefferson County.
County commissioners must reside within and be a qualified voter of the district represented.
The County Commission meets quarterly on the third Monday at 9:00 a.m.
www.jeffersoncountytn.gov /index.cfm/m/73   (186 words)

  
 Pickens County Cultural Commission
Monitors operation of Pickens County Museum of Art and History and the Hagood Mill historic site as public, nonprofit educational institutions whose purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the artifacts, antiquities and archival, cultural and natural history of the County and surrounding geographic region.
The Pickens County Cultural Commission is proud to announce that the historic Hagood Mill has been chosen as one of an elite group of sites and events highlighted in the first-of-its-kind National Geographic Map Guide to Appalachia, to be featured in the April 2005 issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine.
The Pickens County Cultural Commission and Pickens County Museum is recognized as a not for profit charitable organization as required by the Public Charities Division of the South Carolina Secretary of State and operates under the federal tax ID #576000395.
www.co.pickens.sc.us /culturalcommission   (2195 words)

  
 Planning Commission - Fairfax County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Planning Commission advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to the orderly growth and development of Fairfax County, including applications for rezoning, special exceptions, conceptual/final development plans, proffered condition amendments, and all associated amendments to such applications, as well as any amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.
The Commission also reviews all public facility applications to ensure that they are compatible in location, character and extent to surrounding neighbors.
Further, the Commission provides citizens with an opportunity to voice their support for or concerns with an application for development in and around their community.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov /planning   (278 words)

  
 Boone County, West Virginia
The Boone County Commission and the Boone County Community and Economic Development Corporation would like to encourage you to explore the possibilities of doing business and living in our county.
County Commissioners and the BCC&EDC are always readily available to assist new businesses and new investments to help diversify our economy.
Boone County is within a day's drive of many of the nation's major metropolitan areas.
www.boonecountywv.org   (350 words)

  
 Commission on Disabilities Main   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Baltimore County believes that a Commission on Disabilities is necessary to advise on the coordination and development of the County's policies for citizens with disabilities.
The County endorses the policy that no qualified person shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity within Baltimore County.
In fulfillment of this mission, the Commission on Disabilities holds a vision of the future where a culture and environment exist in Baltimore County which provides the supports and opportunities for all people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life.
www.baltimorecountymd.gov /Agencies/community/commission_on_disabilities/index.html   (263 words)

  
 Utah County Commission
Utah County is governed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Commission meetings are held every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Requests to be on the agenda must be sponsored by one of the Commissioners, and should be submitted no later than noon of the Thursday prior to the meeting.
www.co.utah.ut.us /Dept/Commish/index.asp   (132 words)

  
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Elected county officials are subject to recall according to provisions of state law.
The duties and powers of the County Commission are contained within the County Charter, the Florida Constitution and Chapter 125 of the Florida Statutes.
The County Commission adopts an annual budget which includes appropriations for services provided by county government and other county offices including the Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections.
www.polk-county.net /county_offices/commissioners/index.aspx?pg=ql   (475 words)

  
 Pendleton County, WV Commission - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The County Commission serves as the chief administrative body of the Pendleton County Government.
Regular meetings of the County Commission are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.
Meetings are held in the County Commission office on the 1st floor of the Courthouse, beginning at 9AM.
www.pendletoncommission.com   (316 words)

  
 Blount County Government - Official Website
Commission will hold regular meeting (rescheduled due to holidays) at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, in Room 430 of the Blount County Courthouse.
The Blount County Planning Commission is an appointive body with responsibility for planning the orderly development of the County.
Proposed six resolutions to amend the Blount County Zoning Map (rezonings) at 5223, 5205, 5155 (together with 5141 and 5137), 5127, 5003 and 3748 Hwy 411 South, subject of February 10, 2004 Public Hearing,, 6:30 P.M. at the Blount County Courthouse Room 430.
www.blounttn.org /planning   (2732 words)

  
 Clark County Commission
The responsibility for this multi-faceted service delivery organization is borne by the seven member Board of County Commissioners, elected from geographic districts on a partisan basis for staggered four-year terms.
The Commission, in turn, hires a County Manager who is responsible for the administrative operations of County government.
Clark County Commissioners serve as "ex-officio" as the governing bodies of the Las Vegas Valley Water District, the Clark County Sanitation District, the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, the Big Bend and Kyle Canyon Water Districts, and the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Board.
www.co.clark.nv.us /commission/commission.htm   (115 words)

  
 Gaston County Commission
Gaston County seeks to be among the finest counties in North Carolina.
On October 26, 2006 The Gaston County Board of Commissioners presented the Gaston County Shield of Honor to the 505th Battalion for meritorious Service during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Develop and implement policies to support the constructive participation of senior citizens, youth and minorities in the life of Gaston County.
www.co.gaston.nc.us /CountyCommission/index.htm   (467 words)

  
 Board of County Commissioners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Board of County Commissioners serves as the legislative and policy-setting body for County government; enacts County wide laws and authorizes programs and all expenditures of County funds.
Seven commissioners are elected from single-member districts to staggered four-year terms to represent the entire County.
The County Administrator has executive powers to implement the policies and procedures set forth by the Board of County Commissioners.
www.co.palm-beach.fl.us /countycommissioners   (242 words)

  
 Sevier County Election Commission - Vote, Votes, and Voting information
The commission works very closely with the administrator of elections toward the common goal of maintaining uniformity in elections as well as preserving the purity of the ballot.
The election commission is comprised of five county election commissioners of which three members are members of the majority party, and two members of the minority party.
The election commission also encourages all residents of Sevier County to register to vote and to excersise that right and freedom during every city, county and general election.
www.seviercountyelection.com   (233 words)

  
 Board of County Commissioners - Seminole County Government - Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Board of County Commissioners is the legislative branch of county government and individual Commissioners serve as both legislative officers and fiscal representatives of the County.
The multiple services of the Board of County Commissioners are provided by administrative departments and divisions under the direction of the County Manager.
Minutes are recorded of all Commission meetings, work sessions and public hearings and made a part of the record in the County Commission Records Office.
www.seminolecountyfl.gov /bcc   (373 words)

  
 Pratt County Commission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Charles F. Rinke was elected to the Pratt County Commissioners in November of 1994.
Dwight Adams was elected to the Pratt County Commission in November of 2004 and took office in January of 2005.
Joe Reynolds was elected to the Pratt County Commission in November of 2000 and took office in January of 2001.
www.prattcounty.org /commission.html   (434 words)

  
 Hernando: County commission actions
The county wants this report to help determine whether to join a consortium that seeks to buy Florida Water's business throughout the state.
Another option would be for the county to condemn the utility through eminent domain, pay the fair market value and take over the operations.
County Attorney Garth Coller quoted a Commission on Ethics opinion that stated, in part, that campaign contributions "are not deemed to be prohibited by (statute) unless such donations were made with the understanding that official conduct would be influenced thereby." Robinson did not comment.
www.saintpetersburgtimes.com /2002/04/17/Hernando/County_commission_act.shtml   (335 words)

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