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Andy Meyers
Commissioner,
Precinct 3

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Responsibilities and Authority of Commissioners Court

• Made up of 4 Commissioners, elected by Precinct, and a County Judge, who is the presiding officer and who is elected countywide. Decisions are made by a majority of the court.
• Governing and Policy Making Body of the County
• Approves all expenditures and budgets of the elected offices and non-elected departments
• Sets the Tax Rates and most Fees for the County
• Makes Appointments to Boards and Committees
• Builds and Maintains Roads & Bridges
• Develops and Maintains Drainage System
• Oversees all county non-elected departments
• Establishes Voting and Commissioner Precincts through redistricting
• Calls for elections
• Makes contracts and agreements with other government entities and the private sector
• Develops and implements Long-Range, Strategic Plans for the County