Agriculture, Planning & Environmental Committee

The Agricultural, Planning & Environmental Committee oversees numerous local planning boards and departments, environmental agencies and local resources related to agriculture and recreation.

Board of Health

An eight-member Board of Health, appointed by the Cortland County Legislature in accordance with Public Health Law, oversees the activities of the Health Department, and County Health District, working to address community health needs throughout the County.

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee shall review the tentative budget filed by the County, consider and recommend appropriations required for all purposes and prepare and report the annual estimates for the tax levy.

Building & Grounds Committee

The Buildings and Grounds Committee has general supervision over Buildings and Grounds Department, Information Technology, the County Safety Office, and all safety issues that affect the County.

Cayuga - Cortland Workforce Investment Board

The Cayuga - Cortland Workforce Investment System serves the employers and individuals of Cayuga and Cortland Counties by providing a full array of workforce development services for the betterment of our communities.

Chemical Dependency Subcommittee

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee Chairperson is Lisa Cutia.

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board Chairperson is Don Noble PhD.

Comparative Services & Spending Committee

Cortland County Comparative Services & Spending Committee is dedicated to providing insight into our county services and operating costs as compared to others. We will provide comprehensive studies to help assure our citizens that our county is performing their services in an economically, beneficial and efficient manner.

Cortland County Legislature

The Cortland County Legislature is the elected county governing body for this community.

Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee Chairperson is Jeff Beal.

EMS Advisory Board

Learn about the Cortland County EMS Advisory Board. Find the by-laws as well as information about the H1N1 virus and the Air One program.

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee shall oversee Social Services, Employment and Training Office, Office for the Aging, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Veterans’ Services, and contracted social services agencies.

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee oversees the County Highway Department, including Highway Department garages, grounds, buildings and the maintenance thereof.

Information on Advisory Boards

Find out about the many opportunities to volunteer on advisory boards.

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary and Public Safety Committee shall oversee numerous local courts and their interactions, the County Clerk and the Traffic Safety Board.

Mental Health Subcommittee

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee shall oversee the Personnel / Civil Service Office, County Attorney, Board of Elections and the Legislature, all insurance coverage carried with and by Cortland County and shall protect the best interest of the County.

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee shall oversee operations in the Department of Solid Waste and Cortland County Recycling programs.

Youth Board

Youth Board members have chosen to be proactive participants in identifying issues within our community and developing a county wide system of youth services.