Cass County Commissioners

The primary responsibilities of the County Board of Commissioners are: the management of county funds; care for county property; adoption of the county budget; setting of tax levies and salaries of elected and appointed county officials; administration of several programs established by state law.

Here is some basic information regarding the Cass County Commissioners:

1. Where is the Cass County Board of Commissioners Office located?

• The Cass County Commissioners Office is located in the Cass County Courthouse, Rm. 101, Plattsmouth NE 68048. You can also contact the County Board by phone at (402) 296-9300; by fax at (402) 296-9332

2. How many Commissioners are on the Cass County Board?

• Cass County has five Commissioners with each one representing a different district in the County.

3. How long does each Cass County Commissioner serve?

• County Commissioners serve four-year terms.

4. Are Cass County Commissioners elected or appointed?

• County Commissioners are elected. When a Commissioner is unable to complete his or her term, a committee made up of the County Attorney, County Clerk and County Treasurer appoint a successor for the remainder of the term.

5. How often do the County Commissioners meet?

• The Cass County Commissioners meet at the Cass County Courthousse in the Commissioners Room (#101) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 8:00 a.m.

6. Are the County Board meetings televised on the local access channel?

• No, however the minutes of every meeting are published in the Plattsmouth Journal the week following the actual meeting.

7. Can the public attend County Board meetings?

• Yes.

8. How can I find out what is on the agenda for a commissioner meeting?

• This WEB site has the meeting, agenda and minutes of previous meetings.