The Board of Commissioners is the County governing body. They provide a direct link between the citizens of Jefferson County and their County Government. The Board is responsible for approving ordinances (County Laws); adopting the County budget; setting standards for the use of County property; appointing non-elected officials, boards, commissions and committees; and overseeing the operation of County departments with appointed department heads.
The Board consistes of three part-time members. Each member is elected for a four-year term of office and paid a salary established by the Budget Committee. The Board elects its own chairman on an annual basis. A quorum of two constitutes a majority vote and is necessary to decide any question before the Board.
Regular Board meetings are scheduled for the first, second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The first meeting of the month begins at 8:15 a.m. with a meeting of the Department Directors followed by Citizen Input at 9:00 a.m. The second and fourth meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. with Citizen Input. Commission meetings are open to the public.
Jefferson County Administrative offices are located at 66 SE D Street, Madras. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
County Administrative Officer: Jeff Rasmussen
County Counsel: Alexa Gassner
Administrative Assistant: Barb Andresen
Administrative Phone: 541-475-2449; Fax: 541-475-4454.
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Mike Ahern, Commissioner
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Department Assignments:
Community Justice, District Attorney, Fairgrounds, BestCare, and Sheriff.
Committee Assignments:
Accountable Behavioral Health Alliance (ABHA), NeighborImpact (COCAAN), Supervisory Authority, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) and Airport/Industrial Site Committee. |
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John Hatfield, 2012 Chair
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Department Assignments:
Assessor, Clerk/NT, Finance, Extension, Surveyor, Treasurer, Veterans Service Officer and County Administrative Officer.
Committee Assignments:
Chamber of Commerce, Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT), Central Oregon InterGovernmental Council (COIC), and Oregon Consortium/Workforce Alliance.
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Wayne Fording, Commissioner
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Department Assignments:
Buildings & Grounds, Community Development, GIS, Public Health and Public Works.
Committee Assignments:
Ambulance Service Area (ASA), Commission on Children & Families (CCF), Jefferson County Economic Development, Juniper Hills Park Committee, Sokid Waste Advisory Committee and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO).
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