Board of Commissioners
FY 2023 Program Summary & Performance Measures
MISSION
Through visionary leadership and good stewardship, we will administer state requirements, ensure public safety, determine county needs and provide services that continually enhance quality of life.
OVERVIEW
The Board of Commissioners consists of a membership of five elected officials who serve as the governing body for Cabarrus County. The Board fulfills its role by directing county government through policy development, funding appropriation and appointment of advisory groups. The Board establishes the annual property tax rate, approves the budget and sets policies, goals and objectives directing growth and development. The Board also adopts and provides for ordinances, rules and regulations for the public safety and general welfare of citizens. When necessary, the Board enters into written contractual or legal obligations on behalf of the County. The administrative responsibility of the County rests with the County Manager, who is appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Clerk to the Board provides administrative support and is appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Adopted the FY 2022 budget.
- Continue to improve efforts to provide for the positive economic growth and prosperity of the county by funding the Cabarrus County Economic Development Corporation, joining the municipalities in investing in economic development as well as providing relief funding to nonprofits.
- Continued partnership with local and state stakeholders to address mental health and substance abuse (opioids) issues in the county.
CHALLENGES & TRENDS
- Ability to react to decisions made by Federal and State legislators that impact local funding for needed programs and services.
- Increased capital, deferred maintenance and operational needs of Cabarrus County Government, Cabarrus County Schools, Kannapolis City Schools and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
- Securing land for future public facilities including schools, libraries, parks, etc. in a rapidly developing county.
- Continue to provide mandated and expected programs and services for a growing community.
- Community outreach and involvement due to COVID-19.
Budget Highlights & Changes
- This department’s budget has increased due to salary and benefit adjustments as well as inflationary adjustments.
- The legal department budget was seperated from the Board of Comissioners in FY23
Budget Summary
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FY 2023 numbers are projections