The position of Commissioner is a County-wide elected office with a term of four years. The three County Commissioners constitute the chief governing body of the County. Statutory authority of the Commissioners is primarily of an administrative nature with legislative or policy-making powers. The County Commissioners are vested with selective policy-making authority to provide certain local services and facilities on a County-wide basis. Administrative powers and duties of the County Commissioners encompass registration and elections, assessment of persons and property, human services, veterans’ affairs, appointment of County personnel, and fiscal management.