Bedford County Commissioners

Candidates' Forum

Tuesday, April 26th

6:30 p.m.

Bedford High School Auditorium

Thank you to all who attended this important inforational event designed to help to inform the public about the values and vision of the individuals hoping to become your next

County Commissioners.

Thanks to all twelve candidates for taking part in the event

and for sharing your views with the audience.

Bedford County Commissioner Job Description:
Governors Center for Local Government Services: Chief governing body of the county. Statutory authority of the commissioners is both administrative and policy-making. The county commissioners are vested with selective policy-making authority to provide certain local services and facilities on a county-wide basis. Administrative powers and duties of county commissioners encompass registration and     elections, assessment of persons and property, human services,    emergency management, veterans’ affairs, appointment of county  personnel and fiscal management.

In charge of budget for Bedford County:
Budget for 2011: $14,478,294
Budget for 2010: $14,920,457

Commissioner Salary for 2011: $51,542.15

Thank you to our host:

Bedford Area School District

and our Presenting Partners: