Overview
The Franklin County Commissioners oversee core functions of county government such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning and information technology, all while representing the best interests of Franklin County citizens.
The Role Of The Commissioners
Franklin County’s three commissioners constitute the chief governing body of Franklin County. The commissioners are vested with policy-making authority to provide certain local services and facilities on a county-wide basis.
Administrative powers and duties of the Franklin County Commissioners encompass voter registration and elections, assessment of property, human services programs, 911 and emergency services, operation of the county jail, personnel management, operation and maintenance of 91.5 county bridges, appointment of county personnel, and budget and finance management.
The commissioners are the sole contractors for the county; as such, they make contracts and purchases for all purposes expressly or implicitly authorized by law.
The position of a commissioner is a county-wide elected office with a term of four years.
The Franklin County Commissioners sit jointly as members of the county’s Retirement Board, Salary Board, Election Board, Prison Board and the Franklin County Area Development Corporation.
Mission
To enrich social, economic, and environmental vitality, Franklin County will provide services which are responsive to the health, safety and general welfare needs of county residents. The county government is dedicated to providing these services through the efficient and effective use of the county’s available resources in an honest, open and caring manner.
Upcoming Meetings
Unless otherwise noted, Franklin County Commissioners’ public board meetings are held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month until adjournment. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held in the boardroom at the Franklin County Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg.
A live stream of the board meeting is available below as well as on the county’s YouTube page. Please note: the stream is only live when meetings are in session.
For agendas (available the day before the meeting), minutes or to make a public comment, see the links below.
Meeting Agenda and Board Actions
Please contact the Franklin County Commissioners’ Office at 717-264-4125 with any comments or questions.
