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The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Director of Elections is responsible for organizing and managing county elections.

The County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting, investing, and disbursing taxes. Additionally, they account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies.

County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Superintendent of Schools is responsible for supporting elections for school district governing boards as well as working with those boards to provide needed services and resources, informing the public, and overseeing educational professional development and educational services. The County Superintendent of Schools makes decisions on consolidation, unification, overrides, and school district spending.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

The County Clerk and Comptroller is a joint position responsible for maintaining and protecting the county's public records and tax dollars.