Also known as the Board of Taxation, this body maintains all county records of taxable real estate, sets tax rates and equalization ratios and supervises and directs all municipal tax assessors. It also reviews assessments and orders reevaluations when necessary and rules on appeals filed by taxpayers on assessments. The Tax Board's website offers a free searchable databases of county tax records, SR1As, appeals and County Clerk records.
The primary mission of the Morris County Park Police is to provide police services to visitors using county park facilities. Morris County administers over 18,000 acres of parkland, the largest county park system in New Jersey. The Park Police department also enforces the law throughout Morris County and provides assistance and specialized services to other agencies. The department includes mounted, bicycle, ATV, motorcycle and patrol units, and a detective bureau.
The Administrator, appointed by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, oversees the day-to-day operations of the six county departments and their numerous divisions and projects, and acts as the Freeholders' representative in various capacities. The Administrator also supervises the Division of Labor Relations, which negotiates contracts with county employees' labor unions, and the Personnel Division.
The Purchasing Agent ensures that all goods and services bought by county agencies are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Visit the website to join the vendor list and for information on bidding procedures. The office is located on the fifth floor of the Administration & Records Building.
A member of the Department of Finance, the Morris County Adjuster supervises the preparation of papers relating to the institutionalization of people with mental illness or developmental disabilities. The Adjuster hears testimony regarding the legal settlement and the financial ability of the person in question, or his/her legally responsible relatives to pay the cost of staying in an institution. The Adjuster also works with law enforcement agencies in providing a search of mental health records of gun permit applicants.
A member of the Department of Public Works, the County Engineer oversees the Division of Roads and Bridges and the Division of Bridge Construction and Repair. The Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, reconstruction and paving of the 300 miles of county roads, as well as the construction and repair specifications for the county's 1,000 bridges and culverts.
Part of the County Administrator's office, this division is the human resources department for employees of Morris County. It manages benefits, pensions, recruitment and payroll.