Drafting and enforcing policies regarding the County's multi-million dollar budget.
Taxation.
Purchasing.
Contract agreements.
Grant agreements.
Public policy-making including such issues as health and human services, economic development, farmland preservation and solid waste management.
Holds title to County property.
Hearings and rulings on annexations.
Approving drainage improvements through ditch petition process.
Establishing water and sewer districts and making improvements.
Serves on boards and appoints members to boards and commissions.
Approves road and bridge improvements.