Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual »
The Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual includes: County Goals Policy; Governance Process Policy; Management Limitation Policy; and Board of County Commissioners-County Manager Delegation Policy.
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Douglas County Board of County Commissioners |
About the Board of County Commissioners
Colorado State Statutes designate counties to function as an administrative arm of State government and to serve as the legislative, policy-making, and administrative body governing unincorporated areas of the County.
County Commissioners are responsible under state statute for health, safety and welfare of the citizens including: law enforcement, which includes supporting the courts system and the district attorney function as well as providing jail facilities through the Sheriff; human services, including administering and carrying out virtually all programs overseen by the Colorado Department of Human Services. Counties may provide health services, although their ability to do so depends on resources available. In Douglas County, health services are provided through a partnership with Tri-County Health.
Douglas County's three-member Board of County Commissioners is the main policy-making body in the County and works to represent the interests of the citizens of Douglas County at local, state, and national levels. Commissioners are elected at large from one of three geographic districts for four-year staggered terms. In Douglas County, Commissioners are limited to serving two four-year terms.
Commissioners have a responsibility to provide leadership to County operations through the adoption of the annual budget, which includes all departments, commissions and other spending agencies funded by county appropriations, including law enforcement, and human services.
Other powers, authorities, and statutory responsibilities of the Board of County Commissioners include, but are not limited to, the following:
- intergovernmental collaboration in the interest of problem-solving and long-range planning
- manage the business and concerns of the county and care for county property, including the acquisition and disposal of county property
- road and bridge construction, maintenance and repair
- establishment of voting precincts
- weed control
- adoption of subdivision regulations
- liquor licensing
- enter into contracts, receive grants and gifts
- levy taxes, subject to state tax revenue limitations
- incur debt, either revenue debt (based solely on a specified revenue stream) or general obligation debt, which constitutes a general obligation to repay the debt
- accurate and timely reporting to state and federal agencies as required
Commissioner Appointments for 2010 »
Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual
8000 Ponderosa Drive
The Board of County Commissioners has asked that the FAQs regarding 8000 Ponderosa Drive be posted for public information.
Frequently Asked Questions - 8000 Ponderosa Drive »
Erickson Retirement Communities Bankruptcy Issues Summary
The Board of County Commissioners has asked that the Erickson Retirement Communities Bankruptcy Issues Summary be posted for public information.
Erickson Retirement Communities Bankruptcy Issues Summary »
A Message from the County Commissioners
In an effort to provide accurate information to the community regarding the North Meadows Extension project, the Commissioners wanted to issue the following statement:
Douglas County has been in discussions with the Town of Castle Rock for more than seven years regarding the need for another connection to Interstate 25 in the area north of the existing
I-25/Meadows-Founders Interchange. The North Meadows Extension project is a
$50 - $60 million regional transportation project focused on operational and safety improvements, as well as congestion mitigation, for this area of the County.
Those that use the transportation corridor around the I-25/Meadows-Founders Interchange recognize the current congestion.
As part of the discussions, Castle Pines Village Metro District and Castle Pines Village Homeowner’s Association have expressed a desire to restrict access to Happy Canyon Road from the general public in the context of an overall regional transportation solution – a desire they have periodically pursued during the past 20 years. Happy Canyon Road is located in unincorporated Douglas County and is under the governance of the County Commissioners.
We want to assure the citizens of Douglas County that a proposal has not been submitted to the Douglas County Commissioners by Castle Pines Village proposing restricted access to Happy Canyon Road. No action would be taken to enter into such an agreement for restricted access to Happy Canyon Road without a significant public process, including solicitation of public input so that all points of view can be heard and considered.
For more information on the North Meadows Extension project please visit: Douglas County Info » or Castle Rock Info »
Jack A. Hilbert, Commissioner District I
Steve Boand, Chair Commissioner District II
Jill Repella Commissioner District III
