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The Insight Newsletter
Each month the Board of Miami County Commissioners publishes the Insight Newsletter online to keep the public informed of key activities happening in the county. Subscribe to receive your copy of the Insight in your email each month.
About the County Commissioners
Each commissioner is elected at large to serve a four-year term. The State of Ohio consists of 88 counties all served by a board of county commissioners with the exception of two counties, Cuyahoga and Summit, each of which operates under a Charter form of government.
Responsibilities
The general responsibilities of the board are centered in the areas of financial management, management of county facilities, and personnel administration. The Board of County Commissioners works in cooperation with the other elected officials. The board exercises its statutory powers in budgeting, appropriating monies, levying taxes, issuing bonds and notes, and letting contracts for public works and services.
Other responsibilities of the commissioners include:
- Hearing and ruling on annexations, road petitions, and zoning applications
- Approving drainage improvements through the petition ditch process
- Establishing water and sewer districts and making improvements
- Providing for solid waste disposal
The Board of Miami County Commissioners is directly responsible for the following county offices:
Animal Shelter Communication Center Department of Development Emergency Management Agency Facilities & Maintenance | Human Resources Job and Family Services Sanitary Engineering Transit |
Contact Us
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Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Address
Safety Building
First Floor, 201 West Main Street
Troy, OH 45373
Plaza Webcams
Phone 937-440-5910
Fax 937-440-5911
Email Staff Directory
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Public Meetings
The Board reserves the right to change, add, or delete regular meetings and work sessions as it deems necessary.
Location
Commissioners' Hearing Room
1st Floor, Safety BuildingGeneral Session
Every Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Every Thursday at 1:30 PMWork Session
Every Thursday at 9:00 AM
Special Meetings
Special meetings are held at the discretion of the Board. These sessions are held only as necessary and are announced at least 24 hours in advance per the Ohio Revised Code.
To learn more about the specific duties and powers of the Board of County Commissioners, refer to Chapter 307 in the Ohio Revised Code.