On November 4, five of the nine Bucks County Row offices will be up for election or re-election to their positions.
In Bucks County, row officers are elected in an “at large” voting system of four-year terms and some of the office election terms are staggered by two year intervals. Every eligible and registered voter across Bucks County will cast a vote for each office – regardless of the municipal location in which candidates reside.
Candidates for Bucks County Row Office must be at least 18 years of age, and a Bucks County resident for at least one year prior to the election. Row officers cannot also be federal employees, a member of Congress, a member of the Board of Health, a member of a municipal legislative body, such as a borough council member, township supervisor or a school board director.
What’s a Controller?
The Bucks County Controller is the chief financial officer (CFO) and the county’s chief auditor, according to Bucks County’s official website. In this role the controller is responsible for oversight and management of the county’s accounts as well as the official acts of those who hold, receive, disburse, collect or are in charge of the management and use of the county’s public assets.
Under the controller’s management are various departments and staff including: general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, retirement and financial reporting. The controller is also responsible to monitor and direct action from the county’s Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline.
“The Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline only applies to Bucks County governmental assets, monies and resources. Any other fraudulent activity not related to Bucks County activities should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities,” the county website states.
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