County Commission Operations
- Stanton County Board of Commissioners meets regularly on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 8:30 am.
- The commission chair elected annually, presides over meetings, signs county orders, and represents the commission officially.
- The chair ensures efficient meetings, procedural discipline, constructive discussions, and public engagement.
- Commissioners must follow Kansas Open Meetings Act regulations for transparency.
Governance and Administration
- Establish policies for county administration and departments.
- Oversee personnel system, including hiring, salaries, and labor agreements.
- Manage liability issues and procurement processes.
- Supervise county elections and act as a board of canvassers to certify results.
- Oversee county infrastructure, including buildings, roads, and public health services.
Financial Responsibilities
- Review, adjust, and adopt the annual county budget.
- Levy and collect property taxes to fund essential county services (law enforcement, health services, emergency management, roads, etc.).
- Authorize applications for federal and state funding.
- Monitor county finances and adopt policies on investments, borrowing, and risk management.
- Approve payment of county expenses.
Public Services and Community Development
- Provide state-mandated services (law enforcement, public health, solid waste management, emergency response, etc.).
- Offer optional local services (hospitals, parks, zoning, economic development, libraries, cultural programs, etc.).
- Represent the county in joint agreements with other government entities.
- Participate in regional and national organizations (Kansas Association of Counties, National Association of Counties).
- Communicate county actions and concerns to the public.