Information Home Phone List Building Index Demographics Send comments to the webmaster 2000 McLennan County. All rights reserved. Administrative Duties Various statutes affect the administrative operation of the commissioners court. In order to carry out certain responsibilities, the commissioners court is authorized to issue bonds for certain purposes.
Commissioners are also responsible for management of debt incurred by the sale of such bonds.
Contracting Authority Commissioners have the general business responsibility for the county as well as contracting authority. Counties may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with other local governments to accomplish mutually beneficial purposes, with the state for various services, and with private entities for services or supplies. The commissioners court is responsible for the holding of general and special elections of the county. Special elections include those authorizing creation of special districts, issuance of bonds, and other purposes. The commissioners court has financial responsibility for the county, setting the tax rate, authorizing expenditures, and issuing bonds.