What Does the County Judge Do?

The Washington County Judge is the chief executive officer for the county government. The judge:

• Authorizes and approves the disbursement of all appropriated county funds
• Operates the system of county roads
• Administers ordinances enacted by the quorum court
• Has custody of county property
• Accepts grants from federal, state, public, and private sources
• Hires county employees except those employed by other elected officials of the county
• Presides over the quorum court without a vote, but with the power of veto

What Departments Does the County Judge Oversee?