• Implementing the County's budget
• Overseeing contracts and expenditures

Governing Body
Under Pennsylvania County Code, the
Board of Commissioners is responsible for
implementing the County's budget as well as overseeing contracts and expenditures. The Commissioners are the executive governing body for administration of County programs, personnel, property and facilities in order to provide the highest level of service to the citizens of Cumberland County, while also maintaining vigilance with taxpayer dollars.

Mission
The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services
in Pennsylvania. 

Members
The Board of Commissioners is comprised
of three commissioners elected by County
voters to serve concurrent four-year terms. 
They are assisted by the Chief Clerk
and Solicitor.

Barbara B. Cross, Chairman                                             
Jim Hertzler, Vice Chairman
Gary Eichelberger, Secretary                                
Joanne Burkhart, Acting Chief Clerk
Edward L. Schorpp, Solicitor

For more information, view Meet the Commissioners.

County Strategy and Budget, view Strategic Plan / Visions (pdf).

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