Douglas County, incorporated in 1855, forms part of one of the nation's major metropolitan areas along the Missouri River, with Omaha as its largest city.
The county has a broad-based economy with strong trade, service, and manufacturing sectors, with many corporations headquartered in the county. This is the major insurance and telemarketing center of the United States. The employment base is diverse and employment remains stable. Douglas County's unemployment rate has consistently remained below the state and national averages.
The county operates under the board of commissioners-administrator form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the Board of Commissioners, which consists of seven members. The Board of Commissioners is responsible, among other things, for passing resolutions, adopting the budget, appointing committees and hiring the county's chief administrative officer. The board is elected within their respective districts. Board members are elected to four-year terms, staggered, with three or four members elected every two years. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for carrying out the policies and resolutions of the Board, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county, and for appointing the heads of county departments that do not have an elected official.
To respect and respond to Douglas County citizens and provide quality services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
•We value Responsive Government
•We value Public Engagement
•We value Collaborative and Creative problem solving
•We value Public/Private Partnerships
County Services
•Commissioners Agenda
•Public Access Network (CPAN)
•Cooperative Extension
•Rural Planning & Zoning
•Food Facility Ratings
•Noxious Weed Control
•Landfill
•Rural Permits & Inspections
•Rural Planning & Zoning
•Domestic Violence Website
•Douglas-Omaha GIS Information
Departments
•Administrative Services
•Community Mental Health Center
•Corrections
•Criminal Justice Management Council
•District Court - 4th Judicial District
•Emergency Management Agency
•Environmental Services
•General Assistance
•Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
•Health Center
•Health Department
•Human Resources
•Jury Commissioner
•Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC)
•Juvenile Court
•Probation ( Adult )
•Purchasing
•Veterans' Service Office
•Youth Center
