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Ms. Lindsey Allison Chairperson of County Commission Alex Dudchock County Manager

Ms. Lindsey Allison Chairperson of County Commission Alex Dudchock County Manager. 11/08. Shelby County Commission. Structure Set by State Legislation Nine Member Policy Board of Directors Annually approves budget

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Ms. Lindsey Allison Chairperson of County Commission Alex Dudchock County Manager

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  1. Ms. Lindsey Allison Chairperson of County Commission Alex Dudchock County Manager 11/08

  2. Shelby County Commission • Structure Set by State Legislation • Nine Member Policy Board of Directors • Annually approves budget • Monthly examines/approves/records check register for government and proprietary funds • Approves policies and regulations • Members serve on various boards and or committees • Annually elects a Chairperson and approves Commission Committee Assignments • Monthly considers/approves/rejects alcohol permits or license • Selects and Evaluates the County Manager and County Engineer • Selects County Attorney

  3. County Manager • Initially established through local legislation (Act 93-664) & then a Constitutional Amendment (Act 2001-451) • Responsible for the daily administration of policies and regulations, insures the consistent delivery of county services and budget management practices • Makes recommendations concerning new regulations or legislation • Responsible for selecting and managing department managers, and directing capital projects • Develops and administers contract services to be performed by others along with the associated initiatives

  4. Primary Reasons for County Manager Management Model • Provision of diverse services through a management model that requires resourcefulness, consistent communications and the timely delivery of services • Select and manage competent and experienced department managers, contract service providers such as engineering or architectural firms, specialized attorneys and other service providers (Promotion of consistent management and directions) • Set goals, establish priorities and action plans, empower & evaluate staff Examples: General Development Plan, Comprehensive or Strategic Plans, Standard Operating Procedures/Policies (SOPs) for Juvenile Detention or Building Codes • Develop and consistently implement capital improvement projects or new facilities (no starting/stopping/delaying due to multiple budget years or county election cycles) • Budget management and administrative practices allows for planning for and implementing major construction projects without financing (no interest or payment schedule) • Partnering with others such as Cities or Public Entities without involvement with political platforms or personal agendas (Provision of contract services and maintaining productive relationships)

  5. Alex Dudchock County Manager Shelby County, Alabama 200 West College Street County Administration Building P.O. Box 467 Columbiana, AL 35051 (205) 670-6500 (Office) (205) 669-3864 (Facsimile) adudchock@shelbyal.com Administrative Assistant: Kim Reynolds Kreynolds@shelbyal.com

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