County Structure
Traverse County Commissioners
The Traverse County Board of Commissioners is the governing body of Traverse County. The five members of the Board of Commissioners establish policy and provide oversight for the County’s budget and operations.
Elected Department Heads:
In addition to the Board of Commissioners, the following Department Heads are also elected to four year terms through County-wide elections:
- Attorney
- Auditor/Treasurer
- Sheriff
Appointed Department Heads:
The County also has additional Department Heads positions and these individuals are appointed by the Board of Commissioners:
- Assessor
- Auditor/Treasurer
- Building Maintenance Supervisor
- Emergency Management Director
- Highway Engineer
- Human Resources Director/County Coordinator
- Recorder
- Solid Waste/Safety Officer
- Veterans Services
- Wetland/Feedlot Officer
- Zoning Administrator