To see the identities of the commissioners, and how to contact yours, click on the picture above.
The Board of Commissioners governs Oakland County. The Board consists of 25 members, one from each of 25 equally-populated districts. Each district is made up of about 48,000 residents, who elect a commissioner every two years. Commission duties include:
Establishing and revising County policies
Establishing the property tax millage rate
Adopting the annual county budget; and
Establishing the Authority, Duties and Responsibilities of County Departments.
Board Establishes an Authority to Operate & Fund Zoo The new authority will ask voters to approve a 0.1 mill property tax for the zoo. The millage question will appear on the Aug. 5 primary ballot.
New Tether Program Cuts Costs, Reduces Jail Overcrowding
First inmates released on new program are under house arrest. PODCASTClick to learn how the new system works.
SUCCESS: 2008 Oakland County Youth in Government Day
Commissioners show area youth how local government works. PODCASTClick and follow students through Y.I.G. Day.
Is Your Child Overeating?Fight Childhood Obesity!
Obesity is a serious health threat to children. Overcome it through Education & Empowerment.
