In the county form described, the governing body is an elected body of commissioners.

In the county form described, the governing body is an elected body of commissioners.

• A. A city manager and city council
• B. A governor-appointed board
• C. A single mayor
• D. An elected board of commissioners

Answer: (D)

In this setup, the governing body is a group of elected officials who come together as the county commission. That commission is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and overseeing county operations. While they may appoint a professional administrator to handle daily management, the board itself holds the policy-making and supervisory authority. This form is distinct from a city manager and city council (a council-manager system used in many cities), a governor-appointed board (typical at the state level or for certain state agencies), or a single mayor (the mayor-council form favored in many cities).

In this setup, the governing body is a group of elected officials who come together as the county commission. That commission is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and overseeing county operations. While they may appoint a professional administrator to handle daily management, the board itself holds the policy-making and supervisory authority. This form is distinct from a city manager and city council (a council-manager system used in many cities), a governor-appointed board (typical at the state level or for certain state agencies), or a single mayor (the mayor-council form favored in many cities).