Keeping Chelan County a Great Place To Live, Work and Play

Board of County Commissioners is responsible for the overall administration of Chelan County government. The Board is comprised of three officials elected from designated County districts. The Board’s duties include adopting and enacting ordinances and resolutions, levying taxes, establishing County policies, and conducting general administration of the County. As the County’s legislative authority, the Board is responsible for adoption of the annual budget, provision and maintenance of public facilities, construction and maintenance of County roads, development and implementation of planning and zoning policies, appointments to advisory committees and boards, and holds the authority to develop and implementvarious laws and ordinances.

It is important for you to know that life in the country is different from life in the city. County governments are not able to provide the same level of service that city governments provide. To that end, we are providing you with the following information to help you make an educated and informed decision when choosing to purchase rural land outside the boundaries of incorporated cities. Click on Code of the West to read more.