Role of the County Manager

White County has a County Manager form of government. The County Manager is the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of the county government. The Board of Commissioners fulfill the primary policy making role of the county, however the day to day executive role is assigned to the County Manager. The County Manager serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and is subject to the Board's oversight and authority. 

The County Manager's duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervision of department managers and employees; 
• An advisory role in policy formulation and direct responsibility in policy implementation; 
• Enforcement of county ordinances, policies, regulations, resolutions, and rules; 
• Authority to appoint and remove department managers and employees; and
• Performance of other duties assigned or delegated by the Board.

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