Cleveland / Ohio / United States
Cuyahoga County, located in Cleveland, operates various departments, such as development, emergency services, real estate service and the sheriffs office. It also operates the Board of County Commissioners, a political subdivision of the state of Ohio that elects county commissioners for a four-year term. The county commissioners oversee the areas of finance and administration, health and human services, justice and general development. Additionally, the county commissioners are responsible for budget estimation, levying taxes, issuing bonds and providing contract permits for public works services. Cuyahoga County s development department provides affordable housing options to the community residents and addresses several issues related to local business growth and employment opportunities within the county. Its real estate service department is responsible for the transfer and conveyance of all documents and collection of fees in relation to the real estate property ownership transfers.