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The purpose of the Office of Emergency Management is to provide workable plans to keep the continuity of federal, state, and local governments during time of disaster or extreme emergency. Accordingly, the Emergency Management Office conducts hazard analysis and develops and updates plans for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation. Specifically, the office establishes, implements, maintains, tests, and evaluates operational systems for responding to emergencies. This means that it is the responsibility of the Office of Emergency Management to coordinate response and recovery activities of departments and organizations involved in providing emergency services, and it is also in charge of a large number of volunteers who are used in providing these services. The office is the principal source of information on emergency management, including the identification of training needs and developing and providing training programs. Finally, the Emergency Management Office assists all county agencies in obtaining surplus governmental properties. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments located within the County/townships and ambulance services.

Provides safe and secure care and custody to juveniles ages 10-20 who have committed offenses classified as felonies or misdemeanors who are either going through the court system, awaiting placement, or serving a sentence.

Provides public safety communications to individuals, organizations, and government agencies to save lives, prevent injuries, and give assistance wherever and whenever needed. Strives to establish a monitoring network of trained volunteer citizen-based communicators using any and all available means to deliver the message. Volunteers and assists with other events in the community. Lake County REACT is a member of REACT International and provides weather spotting for Lake County during severe weather.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Services include serving as a contact for mental health holds, burning bans, and fingerprinting. Call to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting during business hours Monday - Thursday.

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

Issues, files and/or records marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, burial permits, real estate transactions (including deeds, mortgages, mortgage assignments, satisfaction of mortgages and miscellaneous documents), federal and state tax liens, states unemployment tax, military discharge records, businesses and new business. The Register of Deeds is also responsible for recording all liens, plats, and county welfare liens. The Register of Deeds is the official record keeper.

This county office assists with the following services: voter registration, election information, notary public services, and providing support to the County Commissioners.

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of County Roads and Bridges and to address concerns as they develop. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of County Roads and Bridges and to address concerns as they develop. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

This office acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

This office is responsible for recording of all land records for Brookings County such as deeds, mortgages, and miscellaneous real estate documents; land owner information for any real estate in Brookings County and copies of land records, Filing of documents including UCC's, Federal Tax Liens, State Tax Liens, Mechanics Liens, lien satisfactions, Power of Attorney papers, Fictitious Business Name Forms, and Military Discharge papers, and issuing marriage licenses for marriages performed in South Dakota. Issues certified copies of South Dakota births, South Dakota death and South Dakota marriages.

Helping older adults remain in their homes and be independent for as long as possible. Services offered are assisting individuals with their daily chores (i.e. personal care, light housekeeping, and laundry).

Responsible for supervising the structuring and maintenance of County Roads and Bridges and to address concerns as they develop. Also provides landfill services. The County Highway Superintendent is appointed to this position by the Board of County Commissioners.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics: Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures, Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made, GI loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small Business Development information, Corrections of Military Records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs. Transportation to the Fort Meade VA Clinic is available on Tuesdays, call the Butte County VSO at least 24 hours in advance to make a reservation. Call ahead for a ride on the DAV van. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Office duties of the Auditor include elections and voter registration, Keeper of records (commission meeting minutes and agenda, annual reports, etc.), and calculation of property taxes.

Records real estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, leases, and plats. Files federal and state tax liens, mechanics liens, county poor liens, fictitious name, Military Discharges and UCC. Issues marriages licenses and certified birth, death, and marriage records.