GOVERNMENT

Welcome to the official Web site of Tioga County, New York. Come experience unique shopping, recreational areas, cultural events and many historical attractions in beautiful upstate New York. Please stop for a visit soon.

Tioga County was officially formed in 1791 as the twentieth county in New York State. An elected nine member Legislature governs the County, one of who is chosen as the Chair. The legislature appoints the County Manager who serves as the chief administrative officer of the government and is charged with implementing the policies of the Legislature. Separately elected officials include the County Judge, Sheriff, District Attorney, Treasurer and Clerk.

Some of the services provided by the County, most of which are mandated county functions by the State government, are the court system, correctional facility, road patrols, road and bridge construction and maintenance, public assistance programs, substance abuse counseling, public health programs, job training, business retention and recruitment, and county planning.

Within Tioga County there are nine town and six village governments. Town government functions are managed by an elected Town Supervisor and Town Board and villages have a Mayor-Trustees form of government.

Local Government Overview