Many people are unaware of exactly which services the county provides to its citizens. The following is a list of duties for the Board of Commissioners. Hopefully, this will help you to get a better understanding of how I can be of assistance to you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the District 6 office.

Board members establish policies for the health and welfare of County residents. Such responsibilities include the following:

• Funding Grady Hospital
• Providing assistance to the Department of Family and Children Services
• Providing services to children, families, the elderly, and disabled through the Department of Human Services
• Operating the Department of Health and Wellness and the Department of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases
• Appointing government officials such as the County Manager, County Clerk and County Attorney
• Adopting annual budgets for County government operations
• Authorizing bond referendas
• Enacting plans for County growth and development
• Leading the operation of a system of courts that includes judges, the Clerk of the Superior Court, the District Attorney, the Solicitor, the Sheriff, the Marshal, and the Public Defender
• County Government also provides
  • Library services to citizens throughout the county
  • Arts and recreation programs for youth and adults within the ten municipalities as well as in unincorporated Fulton County