Departments and offices
Four offices elected by county voters and fifteen county departments. Most are in the County Government Center, 100 Court Square, open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Elected offices
Treasurer
Property tax bills and payments, county investments.
Assessor
Sets property values each January and hears appeals.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Deeds, marriage licenses, wills and court records.
Sheriff
Patrol outside the town, the jail and court security. Emergencies: call 911.
County departments, A to Z
Animal Services
Pet licenses, adoptions, lost and found animals.
Building and Permits
Building permits, inspections and contractor licenses.
County Administrator
Runs county operations. Public records requests.
Elections
Voter registration, polling places and results.
Emergency Management
Emergency alerts, storm shelters and readiness.
Finance and Budget
The county budget, audits, bids and contracts.
Health Department
Clinics, birth and death records, restaurant inspections.
Human Resources
County jobs, benefits and internships.
Human Services
Food, heating and child care assistance.
Libraries
Four branches, library cards and programs.
Parks and Recreation
Parks, trails, shelter rentals and programs.
Planning and Zoning
The comprehensive plan, zoning and rezonings.
Public Works
County roads, leaf collection and snow removal.
Solid Waste and Recycling
The landfill, convenience centers and fees.
Veterans Services
Benefits help and the Veterans Day ceremony.
Not sure which office?
Call the main number, (555) 010-0180, or search the contact directory by topic.