Jackson County Commissioners
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Edward Kathrens
8668 254th Road
Circleville, KS 66416
785-364-7018 |
Janet Zwonitzer
425 Kansas Ave
Holton, KS 66436
785-364-4861
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William Elmer
14015 Q Road
Hoyt, KS 66440
785-966-2630
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Duties of Commission
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners serve as the governing body of Jackson County. The Jackson County Commissioners are vested by Kansas State Statutes, with both legislative and administrative powers and duties. These powers and duties include but not limited to:
- Supervision of county property
- Organization of township following statutory procedures
- Control of the financial affairs of the county
- Approval of the annual budget
- Levying of county taxes
- Designation of depositories for the County Treasurer
- Construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges
- Approval of land use and zoning policies for the county
- Issuance of bonds
- Awarding of contracts
- Incorporation of cities
- Creation of special districts
- Setting of salaries of all county officials
- Providing a jail, courthouse, office space, and supplies for all county officers and the district court
- Appointment of members of various boards and commissions
The Commission also serves as the County Board of Canvassers for elections.
The three member board meets weekly on Monday, at 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If a holiday falls on Monday, the meeting is moved to Tuesday of that week. All meetings are open to the public. The Jackson County Commissioners office is located on the second floor of the courthouse at the Southeast end to the left of the County Clerk's Office. To make an appointment with the Jackson county commissioners you can come up to the Clerk's office, call or leave an email.
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Contact Us
The commissioners welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.
- U.S. Postal Mail:
400 New York Ave
Holton, Kansas 66436
- Telephone: 785-364-2826 or 785-364-2891