Finance and Budget Committee
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating county spending, discretionary funds, purchasing procedures, 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. To quarterly review and evaluate the County Finance Department’s projections of income and expenditures.
Legal, Legislative, Administrative, and Personnel Committee
Responsible for reviewing legal matters involving county government; oversees the rules and regulations of the Commission as well as the County’s compliance with all governing rules and regulations; fosters the relationships between the Mayoral and Legislative branches; the State Legislature and related matters, and other elected officials. Works with County Attorney and other appropriate persons or agencies.
Responsible for oversight of all personnel matters, including relations, benefits, grievances, and handbooks. Works with Human Resources to see that all employees understand personnel policies and benefits to which they are entitled, etc.
Responsible for legal matters involving tax delinquent properties acquired by and/or sold to County government.
Security, Corrections, Emergency Operations and Responders Committee
Responsible for security as it relates to all County buildings and property, Emergency Operations of the County to include the Emergency Operations Center, First Responders and the various Volunteer Fire Departments. 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 Office and the Commissioners. Also provides general oversight of the Judicial Commissioner’s Program, and works closely with the courts system on the work release program. To also assist with technology improvements.
Delinquent Tax Property Special Committee
Alternate
Recommends the approval of the sale of delinquent tax property as presented by the County Trustee and Real Property Division. Works with County Attorney and other appropriate persons or agencies.