About Us

Commission Responsibilities
The Commission is the governing body of Jefferson County. The five Commissioners are elected from five districts within the County for four-year terms.

The Commission:

• Administer the County's finances
• Serve as custodians of all of the County's property
• Collect taxes as set by state law
• Allocate resources for the construction of buildings, roads and other public facilities
• Provide for the delivery of services that by law are the County's responsibility (such as sewer service and law enforcement)
• Make appointments to various governmental boards and agencies