County Commission

What We Do

Three Commissioners elected from representative districts oversee Torrance County Government. The County Commission is responsible for:

• County government budget -- Approximately $13 million
• County ordinances & resolutions (local laws)
• Zoning & business regulation in the unincorporated areas
• Setting policies for the operation of County government
• Appointing individuals to various boards and committees

Accomplishments

• Provided overall policy direction for all County’s operations
• Establish standards and levels of service for public safety, growth management, culture and recreation, and environmental and human services
• Make Appointments to subordinate and special boards and committees serving various purposes of the county

Initiatives

• Create policies which promote effectiveness and efficiency
• Promote policies which encourage the development of public/private partnerships
• Develop policies which express the value of County Services