Government

Departments

Departments

1. Administration

   The Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of the County and is responsible to the Board of County Commissioners for the effective administration of all governmental affairs of the County, which legally may be placed in his/her charge.

2. Appraiser

   The function of the County Appraiser is to develop a listing of all personal and real properties for taxation purposes.

3. Attorney

   The County Attorney's office handles felony crimes, drug crimes, domestic batteries, misdemeanors, and traffic prosecutions.

4. Building Maintenance

   The Building Maintenance Department provides management and maintenance of over 30 County owned / leased buildings and facilities.

5. Clerk

   The position of the County Clerk is an elected position with a term of four years and is Secretary to the Board of County Commissioners.

6. Department of Corrections

7. Election Office

   The Finney County Election Office is a function of the Finney County Clerk's Office. The Clerk is also the Election Officer. In this office is where you can register to vote, file to run for an elected office, change party affiliation, and stay up to date with important election dates and statute information.

8. Emergency Management and Safety

   Emergency Management is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive emergency program for Finney County.

9. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

   Incidents as varied as automobile accidents, heart attacks, drowning, childbirth, and gunshot wounds all require immediate medical attention.

10. Fairgrounds

    Schedule your next event with us and utilize our versatile facilities!

11. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

12. Health Department

    No appointment is necessary at our Nursing Clinic for immunizations, refill of contraceptive methods, or most of the available services.

13. Human Resources

    Human Resources is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining uniform employee recruitment procedures in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.

14. Information Technology (IT)

    Office of Information Technology for Finney County

15. Public Works

    Public Works is responsible for the County’s infrastructure consisting of over 1,225 miles of roadway stretching across 1,302 square miles of land.

16. Register of Deeds

    The Register of Deeds office files and records documents that pertain to real estate.

17. Sheriff's Office

    Sheriff, Kevin Bascue is in charge of overseeing a staff of 86 people assigned to all of the Divisions within the Sheriff's Office.

18. Treasurer

    Real Estate Taxes, Personal Property Taxes and Motor Vehicle Tag Renewal taxes and fees are all paid at the Treasurer's Office.

Commission

Information pertaining to the Commission

1. Commission Role in Administration

2. Commissioners

3. Governance Model (PDF)

4. Organizational Chart (PDF)

5. Agendas & Minutes

6. Budget & Audit

7. Meeting Calendar

Community Resources

1. Wildwood Park

   Finney County's Tourist Destination for camping, fishing, RV parking, and day recreation

2. City on a Hill

   Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery in Garden City, Kansas

3. Compass Behavioral Health

   Compass Behavioral Health provides quality and professional services to help people achieve optimal social and emotional well being.

4. Convention and Visitors Bureau

   Find local attractions, things to do, calendar of events, places to stay, restaurants, hotels, and much more, all in Finney County!

5. Economic Development

   The Finney County Economic Development Corporation was created for and is committed to the continual improvement of the economic quality of life in the Finney County area.

6. Fair Board

   Find information on the annual Finney County Fair, hosted by the Fair Board.

7. Genesis Family Health

   Genesis Family Health (GFH) has provided medical and social programs to thousands of people in Southwest Kansas. A non profit service agency, GFH serves people of all races, colors and faiths. GFH is supported through state and federal grants, as well as the generous donations of local churches, organizations and citizens.

8. Historical Museum

   The Finney County Museum features permanent and revolving exhibits, community programs, educational tours, and extensive research facilities.

9. KSU Research and Extension

   K-State Research and Extension is committed to expanding human capacity by delivering educational programs and technical information that result in improved leadership skills in the areas of communication, group dynamics, conflict resolution, issue analysis, and strategic planning that can enhance the economic viability and quality of life in communities.

10. Library

    The Finney County Library has over 124,000 items, programming for all ages, and a certified Nature Explore site. The Library continuously strives to be a relevant source of services, education, and recreation for our community.

11. Planning & Community Development

    The Planning Commission makes recommendations on applications for annexation, rezoning, and subdivisions to ensure the orderly growth and anticipated physical development of Finney County and its municipalities.

12. Public Transportation

    City-Link offers transportation to 65 stops around Garden City. Demand Response provides rides to those who live outside of Garden City limits, in Finney County. The Mini Bus offers door-to-door services to the elderly and/or disabled. Ride with Finney County Transit, where our transportation is your destination.

13. Russell Child Development Center

    Russell Child Development Center is a community based not-for-profit organization. RCDC is the umbrella agency for early childhood programs in 19 Southwest Kansas counties.

14. Senior Center

    The Senior Center of Finney County is committed to providing services, information, education, and recreation for seniors, families and caregivers in Finney County.

15. Spirit of the Plains - CASA

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have been removed from their homes due to parental abuse and neglect. Spirit of the Plains CASA serves the counties of the 25th Judicial District of Kansas.

Local & State Entities

1. City of Garden City

   The City of Garden City is the largest city located in Finney County

2. Holcomb

   Holcomb is another city inside Finney County

3. State of Kansas

   Link to the State of Kansas' Website.

4. 25th Judicial District Court