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.
The commissioners court is solely responsible for setting the county budget. This budget is used for salaries, purchasing equipment, and general mainetance and upkeep for roads and bridges of each precinct. 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.