The County Manager is the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of County Commissioners and makes recommendations to the Commission on all matters concerning the welfare of the County. Torrance County is governed by a three (3) person elected Board of Commissioners who act as the policy making body for the County; the Commissioners are elected by district. The Commissioners appoint the County Manager, who implements the policies of the Commission by providing effective management of the department heads and coordination with the five (5) elected officials (Clerk, Assessor, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Probate Judge). The County Manager represents the County concerning local, regional, state, and federal activities of concern to the County; directs the preparations and submittal of the annual budget; prepares supporting justification and presentation to the Commission; advises the Commission on the financial state and need of the County; plans, organizes and directs programs and services; evaluates results and recommends personnel management, budget and legal responsibility.
