General Information
Since 1870, the Virginia Constitution has required that the post of Treasurer be an elected office. The Treasurer of the County is responsible for collecting revenues in the form of taxes and fees. These revenues include:
- Real estate taxes
- Personal property taxes
- License taxes
- Permit fees
- State income taxes
- Court, sheriff and clerk fees
The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining and reconciling the county bank accounts. The Treasurer receives funds from building and zoning fees, transient occupancy taxes, food and beverage taxes, sheriff fees, and fees from the courts.
The Treasurer records manual journal entries for all state funds, all accounts payable and payroll checks from the school system and for all outgoing vouchers from the Department of Social Services.
The Treasurer also manages the investment of local funds and maintains the county's financial records in conjunction with the finance department.