Who are the commissioners? The county commissioners are constitutional officers who act collectively as the governing board. In Adams County there are three members of the Board, each elected to four-year terms. Residents of Adams County choose who their commissioners will be when they vote at election time. Terms are staggered so that no more than two commissioners are elected at the same time.
What district do I vote in? There are three commissioner districts and candidates must live in the district in which they are seeking office. However, the commissioner race is county-wide and all residents of Adams County may vote in the commissioner race, regardless of their district of residence.
What is the role of the board of commissioners? The board's role is to manage the affairs of the county as authorized by the state. Powers granted to the board by the state are broad, which allow the board independence in judgment. Some examples of the board's powers are to:
Establish policies and procedures for the administration of county government
Oversee county income and expenses; adopt annual budget
Build and maintain county buildings
Construct or repair public roads, bridges, and drainage facilities
Levy taxes as provided by law; certify mill levies annually
Organize the boundaries of precincts and establish voting places in each precinct
Grant licenses as prescribed by law
Acquire land for the construction, maintenance and repair of airports and fix and collect fees for their use
Appoint staff and determine operating budget
Organize or contract for ambulance service
Provide programs for aged and low-income residents
Adopt ordinances as provided in the Colorado Revised Statutes
Contract with the Colorado Department of Corrections for placement of inmates in county jail
