The Douglas County Commissioners, also known as the County Board approve the budgets of every county office, including those of the elected officials. That means they have significant say in how tax dollars are spent. They decide who will be awarded a contract for county services
Duties and Responsibilities
---Policymaking and legislative authority, passing resolutions, ---Chairing and appointing committees, ---Hire and fire the county administrator, ---Responsible for the judicial system (courts, jail, Sheriff deputies), ---Responsible for Health and General Assistance, including the Douglas County Hospital, ---Managing taxation for all jurisdictions, valuations and Geographic Information Systems, ---Purchase, lease, or lease with option to buy and/or sell needed real estate - with limitations. The cities within the County operate within specific geographic boundaries and are responsible to provide for their citizens including police, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure like streets and sewers. The city has broad authority within a limited geographic boundary. Though the County oversees any County area outside those limited city boundaries, the duties of the county vary greatly from the duties of the city.
The Douglas County Commissioners, also known as the County Board approve the budgets of every county office, including those of the elected officials. That means they have significant say in how tax dollars are spent. They decide who will be awarded a contract for county services
Duties and Responsibilities
---Policymaking and legislative authority, passing resolutions, ---Chairing and appointing committees, ---Hire and fire the county administrator, ---Responsible for the judicial system (courts, jail, Sheriff deputies), ---Responsible for Health and General Assistance, including the Douglas County Hospital, ---Managing taxation for all jurisdictions, valuations and Geographic Information Systems, ---Purchase, lease, or lease with option to buy and/or sell needed real estate - with limitations. The cities within the County operate within specific geographic boundaries and are responsible to provide for their citizens including police, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure like streets and sewers. The city has broad authority within a limited geographic boundary. Though the County oversees any County area outside those limited city boundaries, the duties of the county vary greatly from the duties of the city.
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter. Must be a resident of their respective district for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the date on which they are required to file as a candidate for office.
Other information
A board member must be able to collaborate but also maintain representing his/her specific area of the County. He/She should be willing to devote many hours to carefully listening to needs of citizens and cooperating with city officials where needed.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Yes; candidate nominated by party in the Primary election.
When election is held
Three even-numbered districts voted on in gubernatorial elections, four odd-numbered districts voted on in presidential elections.
The Douglas County Commissioners, also known as the County Board approve the budgets of every county office, including those of the elected officials. That means they have significant say in how tax dollars are spent. They decide who will be awarded a contract for county services
Duties and Responsibilities
---Policymaking and legislative authority, passing resolutions, ---Chairing and appointing committees, ---Hire and fire the county administrator, ---Responsible for the judicial system (courts, jail, Sheriff deputies), ---Responsible for Health and General Assistance, including the Douglas County Hospital, ---Managing taxation for all jurisdictions, valuations and Geographic Information Systems, ---Purchase, lease, or lease with option to buy and/or sell needed real estate - with limitations. The cities within the County operate within specific geographic boundaries and are responsible to provide for their citizens including police, fire and emergency services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure like streets and sewers. The city has broad authority within a limited geographic boundary. Though the County oversees any County area outside those limited city boundaries, the duties of the county vary greatly from the duties of the city.
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter. Must be a resident of their respective district for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the date on which they are required to file as a candidate for office.
Other information
A board member must be able to collaborate but also maintain representing his/her specific area of the County. He/She should be willing to devote many hours to carefully listening to needs of citizens and cooperating with city officials where needed.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Yes; candidate nominated by party in the Primary election.
When election is held
Three even-numbered districts voted on in gubernatorial elections, four odd-numbered districts voted on in presidential elections.
