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The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is responsible for inquiring into the cause and manner of death of a citizen in their jurisdiction. The County Coroner or Medical Examiner is also responsible for completing test results, documenting evidence, completing autopsies, and providing testimonies.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

The is the official responsible for maintaining county criminal court records.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Civil Court Clerk is the official responsible for maintaining county civil court records.

The County Executive is the chief executive officer of the county. The executive is generally given full responsibility for the total operation of all departments in the county.