County Administration

The Crook County Board of Commissioners consists of three elected officials.  

The Board of Commissioners has no judicial authority.  For information about Crook County Circuit Courts, call (541) 447-6541.  

The Board of Commissioners' oversees personnel administration for approximately 200 employees within the county and supervises the operation of 23 separate departments.  Some departments are headed by elected rather than appointed officials.  Those departments include the offices of assessor, clerk, district attorney, sheriff, surveyor and treasurer.  Departments headed by elected officials are responsible for setting and administering policy for their respective departments and do not answer to the Board for the performance of their duties.  They do require the consent of the Board in seeking hiring authorization and budget appropriations.

In addition to its legislative responsibilities, the Board's other primary function is to oversee the budget of Crook County. The Board administers approximately $11 million in general fund dollars as well as a $30 million road fund, $2.5 million in grant funds, and $4 million in other funds.
 

Media Inquiries

Please reach out to:
Sarah Puerner
Executive Administrative Assistant/Communications Officer
Phone: 541-447-6555
Email: sarah.puerner@crookcountyor.gov