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County Commissioner's Office

The mission of the County Commission is to effectively provide services that are courteous, innovative, productive and responsive.

Contact

Department Name

County Commissioner's Office

Address

411 Jules Street, Room 101, Saint Joseph, MO 64501

Phone

816-271-1503

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

County Commissioner's Office

The mission of the County Commission is to effectively provide services that are courteous, innovative, productive and responsive.

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Responsibilities

  • Administer and set policies for county government, including the budget and payment of bills
  • Oversee all county roads, county buildings, property, and equipment
  • Represent the county on various boards throughout the area and state
  • Appoint residents to numerous boards and committees

Departments under the direction of the County Commissioner include

  • Administrative Services
  • Data Processing
  • Planning and Zoning
  • Maintenance - Courthouse
  • Maintenance - Law Enforcement Center
  • Road & Bridge, Eastern District
  • Road & Bridge, Western District

Board Appointments

Board of Equalization

Emergency Services Board (REMSA) 

Industrial Development Authority (IDA) 

LEC 

Planning & Zoning Commission

Progressive Community Services

REMSA

Rolling Hills Consolidated Library

Social Welfare Board

St. Joseph Regional Port Authority

Tourism Board

Zoning Adjustment


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SCOTT NELSON

Presiding Commissioner
First served as County Commissioner in January 2023

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RON HOOK

Western District Commissioner
First served as County Commissioner in January 2009.

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SCOTT BURNHAM

Eastern District Commissioner
First served as County Commissioner in January 2017.

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