County officials in Kentucky perform a lot of duties, from protecting residents, running elections and maintaining records to improving economic development and making sure our roads are as safe as possible.

They advocate in Frankfort for their constituents by meeting with legislators to discuss the issues that impact counties the most. 

LRC publications has several resources with more information about how officials function with the General Assembly within their roles. 

KACo members include sheriffs, county attorneys, county clerks, circuit court clerks, judge/executives, jailers, coroners, property valuation administrators, commonwealth's attorneys, and magistrates and commissioners.

Click on the links below to learn more about the roles, duties and responsibilities of each office.

• County Judge/Executive
• Magistrate/Commissioner
• County Sheriff
• County Attorney
• County Clerk
• Commonwealth's Attorney
• Property Valuation Administrator
• Coroner
• Jailer
• Circuit Court Clerk