Official website of Edgewater County Government
Established 2026

Office of the County Commissioner

Mission

To protect the community, support public servants, provide responsible executive leadership, and ensure Edgewater County remains safe, welcoming, and well managed.

Authority

The County Commissioner acts as the county's chief executive and public-safety administrator. Department heads retain day-to-day command while remaining accountable for policy, budgeting, performance, and interagency coordination.

Departments Overseen

  • Edgewater County Sheriff's Office
  • Edgewater Fire Rescue
  • Edgewater Regional Medical Center
  • Emergency Management
  • Edgewater Regional Communications
  • Public Works and designated county operational departments

Cross-Commissioned Operations

When qualified and properly equipped, the Commissioner may perform Sheriff's patrol duties, traffic enforcement, calls for service, fire suppression, rescue, EMS support, apparatus operations, and incident command. While attached to an agency, the Commissioner follows that agency's SOP and established incident chain of command.

Command Structure

Community Management
       │
County Commissioner
 ├─ Sheriff
 ├─ Fire Chief
 ├─ ERMC Director
 ├─ Emergency Management Director
 ├─ Communications Director
 └─ Public Works Director