Administration du comté de Tompkins

Bienvenue !

Our County Government delivers a high level of service to residents each and every day. Our County Government helps people find jobs, manages over 300 miles of county roads, responds to emergencies, keeps the community healthy, safe and vibrant, manages records and technology important to people’s lives, delivers critical programs to people in need, oversees local elections, the list goes on - and our responsibility to keeping these services running and supported has never been greater.

We have a responsive Legislature with a tradition of investing in what matters to our organization and our residents. Local government feels closer to people’s lives than ever before. Our successes and challenges have deep and lasting impacts on the lives of our constituents and neighbors. It is my sincere hope that the Tompkins County Legislature will continue to make the investments to reflect our roles in people’s lives, and continue to take our responsibility seriously.

Dan Klein, Chair, Tompkins County Legislature

Administration du comté

Les administrations des comtés de l'État de New York proposent une gamme variée de services. Créées à l'origine en tant que subdivisions administratives de l'État, elles sont chargées de fournir un large éventail de services sociaux délégués aux comtés par l'État.

L'administration du comté est notamment chargée de ce qui suit :

les services sociaux ;
la santé publique ;
la sécurité publique et les services correctionnels ;
les routes et leur entretien ;
la tenue des registres publics ;
les élections.

The Role Of County Government

County government in New York State is unique in the diversity of services counties offer.

Beyond the functions common to all levels of local government—such as police protection and road maintenance—counties are responsible for a wide range of human services that are delegated to the counties by the State. In fact, counties were originally created as administrative subdivisions of State government to carry out State functions. While the role of counties has grown, many of the State’s largest and most important social programs continue to be delegated to, and delivered by counties.

Tompkins County, like New York State’s other counties, is responsible for delivering programs that assist people who are facing economic hardship, are vulnerable to abuse or exploitation, or suffer from mental illness or developmental delays. Counties are the State’s front line of defense in protecting the public’s health and play a primary role in maintaining the public’s safety. Counties operate jails, prosecute those charged with criminal offenses, provide free legal counsel for those who cannot afford their own attorney, and supervise those who are on probation. Counties also serve as the main repository for public records and manage the elections process.

In addition to these and other mandated responsibilities, Tompkins County provides police protection through a sheriff’s office, operates a countywide 911 Center, provides planning guidance, and maintains an extensive system of roads and bridges. Tompkins County is one of only two counties in the State to operate a consolidated Assessment Department.

Read more about the role of municipal governments in New York State in this Local Government Handbook.

Le comté de Tompkins a été fondé en 1817. Depuis 1970, il fonctionne en vertu d'une charte de comté, avec une forme d'administration législative-administratrice.

Assemblée législative du comté

Supervise les services et les dépenses du comté.
Définit les politiques et détermine la meilleure utilisation des ressources financières.
Nomme l'administrateur du comté, le directeur des finances du comté, le procureur du comté et le secrétaire de l'Assemblée législative.
Les membres de l'Assemblée législative sont élus tous les quatre ans, à partir de circonscriptions de taille démographique à peu près égale.
Depuis 2014, le nombre des membres de l'Assemblée législative et des circonscriptions a diminué de 15 à 14 comme suite au redécoupage électoral réalisé à l'issue du recensement de 2010.

Administrateur du comté

Supervise et coordonne l'administration du comté.
Dirige les activités visant à mettre en œuvre les politiques de l'Assemblée législative.
Nomme tous les autres chefs de service non élus, sous réserve de la confirmation de l'Assemblée législative.
Guide la prestation des services par les employés des services du comté et par le biais de contrats avec des organismes à but non lucratif et des prestataires de services.

Services et bureaux du comté

Autres représentants élus du comté

Local Municipalities

Located within Tompkins County are the City of Ithaca; the Towns of Ithaca, Caroline, Danby, Dryden, Enfield, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, and Ulysses; and the Villages of Cayuga Heights, Dryden, Freeville, Groton, Lansing, and Trumansburg. View municipal boundaries through an interactive online map.

Each city, town, and village offers residents information and services, explore the municipal websites below for more information. Municipalities are responsible for some local roads, public safety and fire services, parks, recreation and youth programs, zoning and economic development, permits, yard waste pickup, trash and sanitation, marriage licenses, sustainability programs, and more.

Tompkins County is located in New York State. The State has a comprehensive services guide available for residents and businesses to explore.

Le Tompkins County Council of Goverments (TCCOG) est l'association des administrations locales, établie comme forum de discussions et de négociations menant à des accords en faveur d'une prestation plus efficace des services publics selon les principes de la gestion budgétaire saine.L'une des initiatives du TCCOG est le Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (Consortium municipal d'assurance maladie du comté de Tompkins).