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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Certain officers generally entrusted with the superintendence of the collection of the county taxes, and the disbursements made. for the county. They are administrative officers, invested by the local laws with various powers.
2. In Pennsylvania the office of county commissioner originated in the act of 1717, which was modified by the act of 1721, and afterwards enlarged by the act of 1724. Before the office of county commissioner was established, assessors were elected who performed similar duties. See Act of 1700, 4 Votes of Assembly, 205, 209.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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She said she spent much of her campaign explaining to constituents what responsibilities fall under the county commission. Oversight of roads and bridgeswas common knowledge, she said, but many people didn't realizecounty commissionersalso oversee the county court system, including drug courts, some social servicesand jail funding.Blumert has a background in public health at the Oklahoma City-County Health Department.

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