WHAT DOES THE COUNTY JUDGE DO?

The Crittenden County Judge is the chief executive officer for the county government. The judge:

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• Authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds

• Operates the system of county roads

• Administers ordinances enacted by the quorum court

• Has custody of county property

• Accepts grants from federal, state, public, and private sources

• Hires county employees except those employed by other elected officials of the county

• Presides over the quorum court without a vote, but with the power of veto

• Responsible for creating an annual budget for quorum court approval

• Negotiates quotes annually for employee healthcare

• Oversee's Office of Emergency Management

• Only person who can authorize payment for claims

• The office of Veteran's Affairs falls within the office of the County Judge

• In the event of a county emergency, the County Judge can declare a State of Emergency

• The County Judge issues burn bans throughout the county when necessary

• Regular office hours are 8am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday