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.