Jefferson County Commission
Jefferson County Courthouse
716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North
Birmingham, AL 35203
- Commission Districts Map
- Resolution of Organization
- Rules of Order & Procedure
- Locations
The Commission is the governing body of Jefferson County. The five Commissioners are elected from five districts within the County for four-year terms.
The major responsibilities of the Commission are:
- Administer the County's finances
- Serve as custodians of all of the County's property
- Collect taxes as set by state law
- Allocate resources for the construction of buildings, roads and other public facilities
- Provide for the delivery of services that by law are the County's responsibility (such as sewer service and law enforcement)
- Make appointments to various governmental boards and agencies
Jefferson County Welcomes Our New Commission: