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NEWS PAGES: News Room / Commissioner News / SM
Welcome to Lorain County, Ohio - USA
The Lorain County Commissioners' Official Website
 County Commissioners make up the general administrative body for County Government. The following individuals serve on the Board for Lorain County: Ted Kalo, Lori Kokoski, and Tom Williams. They perform duties which are specifically authorized by the Ohio General Assembly; which include (but are not limited to) taxing, budgeting, appropriating, and making annexations; in addition to duties outside of government.
Given specific and limited authority by the state legislature, County Commissioners hold title to all county property, serve as the sole taxing authority for the county, and control County purchasing.
Firstly, they serve as the official borrowing and purchasing authority for the County, and hold the title to County property.
Secondly, all formal/official actions must be taken by the board acting as a body by majority or unanimous vote, usually at Board of Commissioner Meetings. These generally weekly meetings are open to the public and appear on the County's Event Calendar.
These actions are recorded as a resolution by the
Clerk of the Board, then journalized and indexed in the Board of Commissioners Agendas & Minutes; which are available to the public, in accordance with ORC Chapter 305.10.
Thirdly, they appoint members to serve on various County boards and agencies. Commissioners also appoint Department Heads of offices for which they have responsibility. These County Departments are:
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