Fast Facts
The County seat is...
Wentworth
Who is the current chair of the Board of Commissioners?
Commissioner Barrow
Who is the County's conduit between the Commissioners and the staff?
The County Manager
What are the two branches of government allowed at the local level?
Executive and Legislative
There are ______ municipalities in Rockingham County
Six
How long is a Commissioner's term?
4 years
Sheriff and Register of Deeds
How many full time employees does RoCo have?
Around 680
What is RoCo's population?
Around 93,000
The Commissioners meet on the ____ and _____ of each month
First and third Monday
How many Departments does the County Manager oversee either directly or indirectly?
27
The five Commissioners are...
Comm. Houston Barrow
Comm. Charlie Hall
Comm. Mark Richardson
Comm. Jeff Kallam
Comm. Kevin Berger
When was Rockingham County officially established?
1785
What is the Clerk to the Board responsible for?
Managing records of meetings, agendas, advertising meetings, and arranging Commissioner schedules
Citizens can stay involved by...
Voting, participating on citizens boards, speaking at and attending commissioner meetings, and attending classes like Citizens Academy
What are the positions appointed by the Board of Commissioners?
Clerk to the Board, County Attorney, County Manager
What is RoCo's total land area (# of square miles)?
577 sq mi
There are ____ Boards, Committees, and Authorities that assist the Board of Commissioners
46
What is Rockingham County's mission statement?
To provide Rockingham County residents with the highest quality of life and the opportunities to achieve it
When does each fiscal year begin and end?
Starts: July 1st
Ends: June 30th
EX: FY27 is from July 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2027