District 1 Commissioner: Gene-o Shipley

Finance and Budget Committee

Responsible for county spending, discretionary funds, and all insurance matters. Coordinates budget preparation with County Mayor, the Finance Department and all Commissioners. Works with the Finance Department and County Auditor throughout the year in all matters concerning county finances. Purchasing procedures are also subject to review by this committee. A minimum of three (3) Commissioners, one of whom is the Committee Chairman or designee, may conduct the meeting.

Building and Economic Development Committee

Deals with new construction and major renovation of county buildings, contracts and new industries. Works with economic development, the County Mayor and other organizations to promote recruitment of new business and industry. To be the liaison between the County Commission and existing businesses to assist them with any problems they may have.

The Health, Human Services, Personnel, Arts, Recreation, and Public Relations Committee

Deals with all health services. Works with all health related activities, including the County Health Department, the Regional Health Council, highway and other safety programs, and any other health related agencies, to assist in good programs. Works with the Human Services Department, especially in the area of community social services programs.

Responsible for all personnel relations, benefits, grievances, and handbooks. Works with Personnel Office to see that all employees understand personnel policies, benefits to which they are entitled, etc.

Works with other county governmental agencies in public relations and providing public information. Responsible for overseeing recreational facilities, reviewing and making recommendations on county recreation projects. Coordinates county government involvement with the art’s agencies within the community to assist in improving the quality of life in this area.

Security and Corrections Committee

Responsible for security as it relates to buildings and property, etc. Coordinates with the Corrections Advisory Board to assist in areas concerning prison population and the development of a vocational educational program for inmates. Serves as the liaison between the Sheriff’s Department and the Commissioners. Also provides general oversight of the Judicial Commissioner’s Program.

Delinquent Tax Property Special Committee

To approve the sale of delinquent tax property as presented by the Real Property Division. Responsible for legal matters involving county government, including relations between the Executive and Legislative branches, rules and regulations of the Commission, and State legislative matters. Works with County Attorney and other appropriate persons or agencies.