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.

Services provided by this office are a last resort. If eligibility criteria are met, assistance may include burial assistance, medical expense assistance, utility assistance, and rent assistance.

Works with government agencies, nonprofits, private companies, and the general public to develop effective plans that minimize damage and disruptions during an emergency. Emergency Management is also responsible for planning and leading the responses to natural and man made disasters and other emergencies as well as working as a liaison between the county and state and federal partners.

Services include issuing Marriage Licenses, Land records from the late 1800's - present, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and Recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

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. Provides victim assistance and notifications per Marsy's Law. 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.

The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, preparing the County's budget, audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, figuring the mil levy, dead election officer of the County, and Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Also issues drivers licenses. Only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). Cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens. Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

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.

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.

Tasked with verifying that a persons application to build is correct and all conditions are met.

Responsible for Commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections, notary public services available. Some fees may apply. Duties also include beer and liquor licenses, real estate and mobile home taxes, handles county bid lettings, manages medical indigent claims, and manages employee drug and alcohol testing programs. The Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. ​Welfare is handled in the Auditor's office. Currently, funding is only available for help with emergency hospitalization.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

Assistance to persons and families in need during a disaster, Local Emergency Planning and mitigation, grant applications to upgrade emergency preparedness and to assist first responders in obtaining needed equipment. Provides information regarding FEMA assistance during disasters. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger please call 911.

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.

Coordinates all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological, and man-made events. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the county plan for reacting to emergencies. During an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County emergency managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their county when necessary. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

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.

The auditor is the keeper of county records and acts as a bookkeeper of county business. The auditor is responsible for county commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, preparing the county's budget, audit bills or other claims against the county and prepares the warrants in payment of these bills, figuring the mil levy, and head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Also this office, prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.

The Clay 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. The Sheriff's Department provides the following services - 911 services, mental health holds, county jail, burning bans, free gun locks, prescription medication disposal box in the lobby, pistol permits, civil process to be served, fingerprinting for background checks, and maintain the Sex Offender Registry. Visit website for a list of individuals in jail, on the sex offender registry, or those with active warrants.

County Directors of Equalization are appointed to their office by the Board of County Commissioners. The duties of the Director of Equalization will be as follows but not limited to registration of mobile homes, review of all property appraisals, reconciliation of assessment appeals with the township and County Boards of Equalization, defense for appeals to State Board of Equalization, assistance to taxpayers concerning appeals, Sales ratio cards, and all necessary and required reports, record and maps.

The auditor is the keeper of county records and acts as a bookkeeper for county business. Maintains each county office's budget and ensures each office expenditure is provided for in the county budget. Figures real estate and mobile home taxes. It should be noted that the auditor does not appraise property value, but rather figures the property appraisal into a tax levy, which is forwarded to the county treasurer for collection. Responsible for notifying the public of up-coming special or general elections; supervising the election and registering voters. Administers payment assistance for medical services provided to people unable to pay for their treatment. This is an option of last resort, and individuals must seek assistance through other means first. Also accepts passport applications, more information can be found on the official passport services website. Notary Public services available, some fees apply.

Purpose is to locate, identify, and appraise all taxable property, in accordance with state laws and administrative procedures, while maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of property. Also, this office prepares and certifies the assessment roll and individual property assessments in accordance with state law.