Monroe County is under the administration of the County Commissioners; Chairman Sharon Laverdure, Vice Chairman David Parker, and Commissioner John D Christy. The Commissioners are the chief governing body of the county of Monroe.
Their duties are mainly administrative in nature, with certain policy making and limited legislative authority. Duties of commissioners include responsibility for voter registration, elections, veteran’s services, assessment of property, children and youth services, Area Agency on Aging Services, county fiscal management, prepare and adopt county budget, approve all contracts and agreements for county government, maintenance of county property as well as the appointment of individuals to numerous county boards, commissions and authorities.