Purpose and Initiatives

“Serving you, meeting today’s challenges and focusing on the future”

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Commissioner’s Statement

The Board of County Commissioners serves as the legislative and policy making body for Putnam County.

The governing body has the power to perform the following duties: approve the budget, set millage rates and adopt ordinances and resolutions necessary to carry out the operations of all County departments and programs.

The Board also has the power to adopt its own rules of procedure, select its officers and set the time and place of its official meetings.

The Board also prepares and enforces comprehensive plans for the development of the County.

Guiding Principles

Communicate, inform and educate openly and effectively
Deliver services in a professional, respectful and courteous manner
Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all action
Value all contributions of our culturally diverse communities and customers
Achieve results through teamwork
Foster a positive, “can do” attitude
Encourage and support innovation
Practice long-range planning
Provide solutions to challenges

Strategic Initiatives

Customer-Focused Government
Growth Management
Natural Resource and Open Space Preservation
Economic Development
Transportation and Infrastructure Enhancements
Families, Neighborhoods and Communities