Members
Overview
The legislative and executive arm of the Montgomery County government is the three member Board of Commissioners. Elected at large for four year terms, the three choose one of their members to be chairperson. Provisions are made for minority party representation as the electorate votes for two from the four candidates seeking the three positions. If a vacancy occurs, the county judges appoint a replacement.
The commissioners name all department heads, as well as most members of the various boards, authorities, and committees. In addition, the commissioners appoint all county employees and, sitting as the Salary Board with the Controller, establish salaries of all employees.
The management of county property and all phases of financial administration, except final audit, also rests with the commissioners. They are responsible for the preparation, adoption and execution of the annual budget, as well as for the taxing of all property, both real and personal, for county purposes. They have jurisdiction over County maintained roads and bridges and supervision of the Court House and other county operated facilities, such as the Youth Center in West Norriton Township.
Board of Commissioners Meetings
Attending or Watching a Meeting
Typically, our Board of Commissioners meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month starting at 10 a.m. Meetings are held at One Montgomery Plaza, located at 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA in the 8th Floor Boardroom.
All are welcome to join us in person. For those who do, there is paid and accessible parking available nearby:
- Street parking surrounding the Montgomery County Courthouse on Airy, Swede, Main and DeKalb Streets.
- Cherry Street Garage, 129 W. Main Street, Norristown
- Main Street Garage, 20 E. Main Street, Norristown
All Board of Commissioners meetings are also streamed live on this page as well as to our Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube channel for those unable to join us in-person who still wish to follow along.
Public Comment
Those wishing to participate in the meetings by providing Public Comment can do so in the following ways:
- by email: commissioners@montgomerycountypa.gov
- by mail: Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404
- virtually via Zoom: Residents may login during the meeting to provide comment virtually through Zoom. Click here to register.
- in person: One Montgomery Plaza, 425 Swede Street, 8th Floor Board Room, Norristown, PA 19401
Please read the rules for public comment here.
Agendas, Minutes & Video Recordings
Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
Most Recent Agenda |
View All AgendasRecordings of Board of Commissioners Meetings from 2021 through the present can be found on a dedicated
Youtube playlist. Earlier meeting recordings can be found:
Meeting Video Note
Montgomery County reserves the right to edit the posted version of meeting videos to ensure all comments are germane to Montgomery County business or otherwise comply with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, 65 Pa.C.S. §§ 701-716, as determined by the County Solicitor.
