Commissioners

PERRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Perry County’s Commissioners are the taxing, budgeting, appropriating, and purchasing authority for the county. They hold title to county real estate and vehicles. Individual commissioners have no power to act independently. All formal and official actions must be taken by the board of commissioners acting as a body by majority or unanimous vote.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When do the Commissioners meet?
The Commissioners meet every Wednesday morning beginning at 9:00 AM. Adjournment time varies depending on the Agenda. Agendas will be posted on Tuesday afternoons.

How do I get on the Commissioners Agenda?
Anyone wishing to address the Commissioners with county business matters is welcome to contact County Clerk Angela McCord by phone at (740) 342-2045 to request time on the meeting schedule. Meeting schedules are finalized on the Tuesday prior to each Wednesday meeting.

Can anyone attend Commissioner’s meetings?
Meetings are open to the public with the exception of Executive Sessions, in which only invited parties are permitted to stay in the meeting room.

What topics are addressed in Commissioners meetings?
The primary purpose for meetings is to receive reports from county agencies, consider and manage the business of Perry County. By appointment or at the request of the Commissioners, people are allocated a period of time in the scheduled meeting to discuss county business. On the third Wednesday of each month, the Commissioners conduct an Open Comment session from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM in which the public is invited to make a schedule or unscheduled appearance with the Commissioners to discuss concerns and ask questions. Open Comment sessions are not part of the county record and are offered as a courtesy to allow all residents access to express concerns and opinions about county affairs.

What is ‘Coffee with Some Commissioners’?
Coffee with Some Commissioners is a breakfast held on the last Tuesday of each month starting at 7:30 AM  at Dodson’s On Broadway. Led by Commissioner Ben Carpenter, a featured speaker is invited to share insights about their activities in the County and take questions from breakfast attendees. The breakfast is open to the public and requires no pre-registration. Check the Events Calendar for upcoming breakfasts and featured speakers.