Responsibilities and Issues falling under the scope of city and county Govt.

County:

County government exists to serve its citizens by providing services that they need. Here are some of the county government functions and examples of the services offered to fill these needs.

Protect the health and safety of it's citizens

• Sheriffs dept., fire department, 911, snow removal, maintaining roads, keeping water clean, sewer systems, Sanitation dept., Food inspection, Animal Control.

Providing and maintaining public services through the collection of taxes.

• Parks, libraries, public records of marriages, housing deeds, Board of Elections, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

Providing a system of justice.

• Local courts, Public Defender, Prosecuting Attorney.

Protecting the rights of individuals

• Zoning, Children Services, Human Services, Office of Aging, Child Support Enforcement, Veterans Service Commission.

Promoting the common welfare of the people.

• Public parking, sponsoring day care facilities,  Economic development, job training and educational services, Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities, welfare, Entertainment (stadium etc.) , Convention centers, Veterans Memorial, County Fair, Human Services.

City:

A city government provides political direction and exercises control over the organization of a city. City governments make local laws and may supply emergency service

Function

• city government's mission is to use financial and human resources to provide services and ensure civil order for residents.

Structure

• City governments fulfill their duties through various structures. A mayor, city council, commission and city manager are common components.

Meetings

• Municipal governments, by law, must meet regularly in public. Citizens may attend these meetings and offer opinions or raise concerns about proposals, local services and violations of ordinances. This feedback helps the local government body make decisions.

Services

• Types of services provided by local governments include garbage disposal and utilities such as water and electricity. City governments maintain public areas, such as roads and parks, and may contract police and firefighting services as well.