Run for office in Newport News, VA.

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Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.

About these offices

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.

The District Attorney is the chief legal representative of the district.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Treasurer or Finance Officer is responsible for the safekeeping of public funds as well as receiving and distributing the revenue and public funds of the county. The County Treasurer or Finance Officer oversees the financial and budgetary administration ensuring regulation is followed in accounting matters as well as county purchasing.

The County Commissioner of Revenue is the Chief Tax Assessor and is responsible for administering all local taxes and serves as the Chief FOIA officer for the office.