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If you are interested in serving as a member on an advisory board, please fill out the application below and send it by email to shempstead@cortland-co.org or by mail to
60 Central Ave., Rm. 306
Cortland, NY 13045
Advisory Board Application
- Airport Citizen's Advisory Committee: two at-large members (2 year term)
- Central New York Regional Market Authority: one County representative that may be a producer or non-producer of agricultural products (4 year term)
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Cortland County Legislature
The Cortland County Legislature is the elected county governing body for this community.
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Agriculture, Planning & Environmental Committee
The Agricultural, Planning & Environmental Committee oversees numerous local planning boards and departments, environmental agencies and local resources related to agriculture and recreation.
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Finance & Administration Committee
The Finance & Administration Committee shall review the tentative budget filed by the County, consider and recommend appropriations required for all purposes and prepare and report the annual estimates for the tax levy.
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Building & Grounds Committee
The Buildings and Grounds Committee has general supervision over Buildings and Grounds Department, Information Technology, the County Safety Office, and all safety issues that affect the County.
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Highway Committee
The Highway Committee oversees the County Highway Department, including Highway Department garages, grounds, buildings and the maintenance thereof.
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Health & Human Services Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee shall oversee Social Services, Employment and Training Office, Office for the Aging, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Veterans’ Services, and contracted social services agencies.
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Judiciary & Public Safety Committee
The Judiciary and Public Safety Committee shall oversee numerous local courts and their interactions, the County Clerk and the Traffic Safety Board.
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Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee shall oversee the Personnel / Civil Service Office, County Attorney, Board of Elections and the Legislature, all insurance coverage carried with and by Cortland County and shall protect the best interest of the County.