Jackson County Missouri

Jackson County Missouri is a government entity located in Kansas City, Missouri. The county employs 1,256 individuals and generates annual revenue of $22.1 million. Jackson County is comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, Missouri and is one of 114 counties in the state. Jackson County provides a wide range of government services to its residents. The county's parks and recreation department manages nearly 22,000 acres of parkland, including beaches, lakes, and public marinas. Jackson County also offers a variety of administrative services, such as assessment, collections, and recording of deeds. The county government is structured around a charter adopted in 1970, which divides the government into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Appointed directors oversee various administrative departments, while elected officials include the County Executive, County Legislators, County Prosecutor, and County Sheriff. A revised charter, approved in 2010, updated the county's ethics code. For more information about Jackson County Missouri, visit their website at jckgsongov.org.