Adair County Commissioners

The County Commission is an elected three-member governing body. The commission includes a Presiding Commissioner, a First District Commissioner, and a Second District Commissioner. The Commission is responsible for county administrative tasks which includes:

Maintenance and repair of approximately 700 miles the roadway and bridges
Establishes County policy
Approves and adopts the annual budget for all County operations
Approves actual expenditures for each department
Ensures County-wide compliance with numerous statutory requirements
Acts as liaison with county boards, commissions, and other governmental entities

In Addition, the County Commission must represent the county on the following regional councils which may encompass Adair county:

Division of Workforce Development
Regional Planning Committee
Solid Waste Management
University of Missouri extension
Commissions and councils relating to health, education or welfare of the citizens as established by executive or legislative action of the government of the United States or of the state
Other councils and organizations relating to operations of counties as from time to time may be created

Additional Commission Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Adair County Commission
106 W. Washington St.
Kirksville, MO 63501

Main Office Phone: (660)665-2283
Office FAX: (660)665-8406

Additional Links:

2019 County Budget

2018 County Budget

Bidding Process/Local Vendor Consideration Policy

Concealed Weapons On County Property Ordinance

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Ordinance

History of the Adair County Commission

Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation