Clerk of the Commission

The County Clerk is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and is responsible for the maintenance of official county records (Ordinances, County Contracts, Intergovernmental Agreements, Proclamations, Resolutions, etc.). This position is also responsible for preparation of commission agendas and meeting minutes along with providing executive-level support to the Board and the County Manager. This position prepares the commission agendas and meeting minutes, notifies the media of all Board meetings, records all Board meetings, maintains county records such as contracts, responds to open record requests, supervises the Historic Courthouse's front desk clerk, and other duties as assigned.

The County Clerk also serves as the staff contact for the Board of Ethics. This five-member board is responsible for receiving, hearing, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate action regarding possible violations of ethical standards by county employees and elected officials in accordance with the county's ethics ordinance. Violations include but are not limited to conflicts of interest, various disclosures, withholding information, unauthorized use of public property, improper political activity, timely payment of taxes, and improper acceptance of gifts.