The Board of Miami County Commissioners is made up of three commissioners, each of whom is elected at-large to serve a four-year term. The general responsibilities of the board are centered in the areas of financial management, management of county facilities, and personnel administration. The board exercises its statutory powers in budgeting, appropriating monies, levying taxes, issuing bonds and notes, and letting contracts for public works and services. Other responsibilities of the commissioners include: Hearing and ruling on: Annexations Road petitions Zoning applications Approving drainage improvements through the petition ditch process Establishing water and sewer districts and making improvements Providing for solid waste disposal To learn more about the specific duties and powers of the Board of County Commissioners, refer to Chapter 307 in the Ohio Revised Code.