Jackson County, Oregon

the county is governed by a three-member board of commissioners, an elected body responsible for many broad issues in the region, such as forest planning, water supply issues, regional land use planning, air quality, transportation, emergency management and economic development. the board also works with the county’s 11 cities on matters of mutual concern, and serves the citizens of jackson county by resolving complaints and legislating where necessary. service under jackson county jurisdiction include the library system, the airport, the expo/fairgrounds, county roads and parks, health and human services, voting and voter registration, and the sheriff and community justice programs.