LAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

The Lake County Mayor resides as Chief Executive Officer of the county and oversees its departments and executive functions.  Primary duties involve fiscal management, committee and department appointments, and administrative tasks.

The Lake County Property Assessor determines the value of real and personal property for taxation purposes through appraisal and assessment.

The Lake County Trustee acts as the town treasurer and is responsible for collecting local, state, and property taxes and disbursing and investing funds.

The County Court Clerk performs administrative duties for the courts.

The Lake County Register of Deeds files and records legal documents as they relate to real estate and makes these records available to the public.

The Lake County Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections and promoting voter registration.

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Lake County Government complies with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the workplace and local government, among many other places.

The departments that operate within Lake County employ many professionals who work to serve our residents to the best of their ability. These employees are highly skilled at protecting the public, providing assistance during emergencies, and ensuring complete safety on the roads.

The Lake County court system is composed of a Chancery, General Sessions, Circuit, and Juvenile Court. 

The Lake County Commissions and Boards work to represent county concerns, implement an emergency contact system, regulate land use, provide recreational opportunities, encourage business growth, oversee our county infrastructure, and serve as an advocate for our county schools.