Board of County Commissioners
The county commissioners are constitutional officers who act collectively as the governing board. In Adams County there are five members of the Board of County Commissioners. Residents of Adams County select their district representative when they vote at election time.
The board manages the affairs of the county as authorized by the state. Powers granted to the board by the state are broad, which allow the board independence in judgment. For additional information, please review the commission’s responsibilities.
Visit the Clerk to the Board
The Clerk to the Board is the custodian of the records and papers of the Board of County Commissioners. The Clerk to the Board attends all meetings, prepares agendas, and maintains a record of board proceedings, including all scheduled or special board meetings. Proper notices under the Open Meetings Law are the responsibility of the Clerk. The Clerk is responsible for attesting certifiable actions of the Board, including resolutions, proclamations, ordinances, and other documents necessary to Board actions. The Clerk also administers the process of appointing Adams County residents to citizen advisory boards and commissions.
Public Hearings
Public Hearings are held on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) and are held in the First Floor Public Hearing Room at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton. Meetings can also be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Members of the Public may submit written comments on any matter within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction through the agenda link below and the online comment system. The comment link is available from the time the agenda is posted, until the Monday prior to public hearing. Click the conversation bubble in the “Options” column to open the comment window.
For questions, contact Clerk to the Board, Erica Hannah.
Public Study Sessions
Adams County Study Sessions are held on Tuesdays following Public Hearing (unless otherwise noted). Study Session meetings are held in the Fifth Floor Study Session Room at the Adams County Government Center located at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Please contact Clerk to the Board, Erica Hannah, with any questions.
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Communication Accommodations
Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid, assistive listening equipment, alternative format, or other services for effective communication to participate in a program, service, or activity (meeting) should make the request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Adams County Government will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in its programs, services, and activities. We offer services including qualified sign language interpreters and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
To request any additional ADA accommodations, please complete and submit the Auxiliary Aids and Services Request Form no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. For additional support please email the Adams County ADA/504 Coordinator at ADA504@adamscountyco.gov or call 720.523.6325.
Interpretation or Translation Accommodations
Anyone requiring interpretation or translation services for effective communication to participate in an Adams County program, service, or activity (such as a public meeting) should make the request as soon as possible but no later than seven days before the scheduled event.
For additional support please call 720.523.6195 or email the Adams County Communications Department to request services.
Meet the Commissioners
The Role of the County Commissioners
The role of the Adams County Board of Commissioners is to manage the affairs of the county as authorized by the state. Powers granted to the board by the state are broad, which allow the board independence in judgment. Some examples of the board’s powers are to:
- Acquire land for the construction, maintenance and repair of airports and fix and collect fees for their use
- Adopt ordinances as provided in the Colorado Revised Statutes
- Appoint staff and determine operating budget
- Build and maintain county buildings
- Construct or repair public roads, bridges and drainage facilities
- Contract with the Colorado Department of Corrections for placement of inmates in county jail
- Establish policies and procedures for the administration of county government
- Grant licenses as prescribed by law
- Levy taxes as provided by law; certify mill levies annually
- Organize or contract for ambulance service
- Organize the boundaries of precincts and establish voting places in each precinct
- Oversee county income and expenses; adopt annual budget
- Provide programs for aged and low-income residents
Additional Responsibilities
In addition to these statutory general governance responsibilities, the Adams County Board of Commissioners guides the operations of the county manager and the 12 departments and offices in the manager’s span of control. The board also holds public hearings at which official county business is conducted; considers applications for funding from community agencies, county departments and elected officials; represents the people of Adams County on other boards and governing bodies; and establishes personnel policies.
Additional Information
These are just some examples of county activities that require decision making by the board. For more information about statutory responsibilities, check the Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 29 and Title 30, which cover laws concerning local and county governments.
