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Pass legislation in response to local needs through home rule authority
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Approve budget and oversee county finances
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Appoint and direct county officers/staff in offices not under another
elected official
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Adopt personnel policies and pay plans for all county employees
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Provide for adequate county government facilities
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Establish and maintain county roads
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Execute contracts for protection of public health and welfare
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Apportion and order tax levies
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Determine township boundaries
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Make citizen appointments to county boards