Duties
The Commissioners are responsible for the overall management of county operation as it relates to:
- Authorizing resolutions and ordinances
- The county budget
- Establishing policies
- Insurance
- Legal issues
- Taxing contract administration
Direct Reports
In addition, the following county divisions are directly reportable to the Board of Commissioners for the provision of services:
- Community Services
- County Administrator / Chief Clerk Operations
- County Solicitor
- Finance and Administration
- Human Resource Department
- Human Services
Boards Served On
The Commissioners serve on the following boards directly related to County government:
- Elections, Retirement, and Salary Board
- Prison Board
- Various Human Service Advisory Boards
The Commissioners also have a seat on or appoints persons to serve on a variety of community Boards of Directors such as:
- County Assessment Board
- County Conservation District
- Housing Authority
- The Oil Heritage Regional Park, Inc.
- Penn State Cooperative Extension
- Planning Commission
- Sugarcreek Station / Sugar Valley Lodge
- Tourist Promotion
Venango County Industrial Development Authority
Election
The Venango County Board of Commissioners is elected to serve a term of four years.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.