County Government Structure Elected Department Heads: In addition to the Board of Commissioners, the following Department Heads are also elected to four year terms through County-wide elections:*Attorney *Auditor/Treasurer *Sheriff Appointed Department Heads:The County also has additional Department Heads positions and these individuals are appointed by the Board of Commissioners:*Agricultural Inspector *Assessor *Building Maintenance Supervisor *Emergency Management Director *Highway Engineer *Human Resources Director/County Coordinator *Recorder Solid Waste/Safety Officer *Veterans Services *Wetland/Feedlot Officer *Zoning Administrator