Commissioners
The legislative and executive arm of the Montgomery County government is the three member Board of Commissioners. Elected at large for four year terms, the three choose one of their members to be chairman. Provisions are made for minority party representation as the electorate votes for two from the four candidates seeking the three positions. If a vacancy occurs, the County judges appoint a replacement.
The Commissioners direct all functions accorded the County under the Second Class County Code as approved by the State Legislature. They are statutory members of the Salary Board and Employees' Retirement Board. The Chairman sits on the Investment Board and the Depository Board. They also comprise the Board of Elections and Voter Registration Commission and are exofficio members of the County Youth Center board of managers.
The Commissioners name all department heads, as well as most members of the various boards, authorities, and committees. In addition, the Commissioners appoint all County employees and, sitting as the Salary Board with the Controller, establish salaries of all employees.
The management of County property and all phases of financial administration, except final audit, also rests with the Commissioners. They are responsible for the preparation, adoption and execution of the annual budget, as well as for the taxing of all property, both real and personal, for County purposes. They have jurisdiction over Countymaintained roads and bridges and supervision of the Court House and other County operated facilities, including Parkhouse (formerly the Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center) in Upper Providence Township, and the Youth Center in West Norriton Township.
Office located in One Montgomery Plaza - Suite 800, 610-278-3020.
