Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is comprised of five members elected through district elections for staggered, four-year terms.

The five-member Board elects the Chair and Vice-Chair of the County Commission each year. For 2023, the Chair is District 5 Commissioner, Ben Casey and the Vice-Chair is District 1 Commissioner, Lannie Brant.

The Board of Commissioners makes policies, adopts laws, sets budget limits, sets tax rates, etc. The Board appoints a County Administrator who is chosen by and responsible to the Board of County Commissioners. The County Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of the County, advises the Board, and implements Commission policy.

Meetings

The Board of Commissioners usually meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, exceptions are made and posted on the calendar.  Regular meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers on the 2nd Floor of the Government Services Complex located at 200 East 4th Street in Woodbine.

Special called meetings are held when necessary. All meetings are open to the public. Meetings utilize the approved Code of Conduct (PDF).

Legislative Priorities

At their January 17, 2023, regular meeting, the Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 State Legislative Priorities for Camden County (PDF). This list, created with guidance from staff and the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), details legislative concerns in which the county has a vested interest. 

Camden County Facts
  • Established: February 5, 1777
  • County Seat: Woodbine
  • Population: 54,768 (as of 2020 U.S. Census data)
  • Population Rank: 41st in state
  • Area: 613 square miles
  • Public Road Mileage: 302.96

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  1. Camden County Emergency Management Agency Releases 2023 Hurricane Guide

    Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has released its 2023 Hurricane Guide. The online guide, available on Camden County’s website. Read on...
  2. District 1 Commissioner Lannie Brant Selected for Leadership Position

    Vice-Chair Lannie Brant has been re-appointed to serve as Chair of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Natural Resources & the Environment Policy Committee for the 2023-2024 policy year. Read on...
  3. New Firefighters Join Camden County Fire Rescue

    The Camden County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the members of Recruit Class 2022-13 and 2023-15 have completed their Basic Firefighter requirements. Read on...
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