The Board of County Commissioners consists of three members who are elected countywide to four-year terms.
State law requires both major parties be represented on the board.
For that reason, county residents can vote for only two of four candidates seeking the three commissioner positions. The commissioners elect one of their members as chairperson. The commissioners appoint all department heads and most members of boards, authorities and commissions. They also approve the hiring of all county administrative employees. As members of the Salary Board, they determine employees' pay along with the County Controller and other elected row officers.