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Washington’s counties derive their powers from the state constitution, which establishes the legal framework for county government and lists the duties and powers of the county governing bodies. Washington counties are organized under two forms of government: the commission form and the home rule charter form.
Washington State, cities, and counties all work together to provide services for citizens. Washington State legislature (state house of representatives and state senators) create laws and mandates for the state. It is up to counties to carry out what the state government has passed on.
Voters in four counties, King, Pierce, Snohomish and Whatcom, have chosen to be governed by elected county executives and county councils rather than by the commissioner form of government. Councils establish county policy and adopt laws; executives implement them and are responsible for day-to-day operations.
So, it’s important to note that the creation and governance of counties is controlled by article 11, sections 3 through 5 of the Washington Constitution. The constitution allows for three forms of county government: (1) the “commission” form; (2) the “home rule” charter form; and (3) the consolidated city-county form.
This page provides a basic overview of the responsibilities of county commissioners in Washington State, along with practical guidance and tips on doing an effective job. For more detailed information, download MRSC's County Commissioners Guide .
Washington County is one of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon and part of the Portland metropolitan area. The 2020 census recorded the population as 600,372, [1] making it the second most populous county in the state and most populous "Washington County" in the United States.
Washington County is the name of 30 counties and one parish in the United States of America, all named after George Washington, revolutionary war general and first President of the United States. It is the most common county name in the United States.
