Bergen

Organization 13

Departments

• Board of County Commissioners Legislative

  Legislative governing body of Bergen County, consisting of seven commissioners elected at-large to three-year staggered terms.
• County Clerk's Office Clerk

  Elected office responsible for recording documents, issuing licenses, and administering elections in Bergen County.
• County Executive's Office

  Chief executive office of Bergen County government, headed by the elected County Executive.
• Department of Administration & Finance

  Manages Bergen County's administrative operations, budgeting, purchasing, and financial services.
• Department of Health Services

  Provides public health services, environmental health programs, and health education for Bergen County residents.
• Department of Human Services

  Delivers social services, aging programs, veteran services, and community development programs for Bergen County.
• Department of Law

  Provides legal counsel and representation to Bergen County government, its agencies, and elected officials.
• Department of Parks

  Manages Bergen County's park system, recreational facilities, and open space preservation programs.
• Department of Planning & Engineering

  Handles county planning, engineering services, transportation planning, and infrastructure projects for Bergen County.
• Department of Public Safety

  Oversees emergency management, fire prevention, and public safety coordination for Bergen County.
• Department of Public Works Public Works

  Maintains Bergen County roads, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Sheriff's Office

  Elected law enforcement office providing court security, civil process service, and law enforcement services for Bergen County.
• Surrogate's Office

  Elected office handling probate of wills, appointment of estate administrators, and guardianship matters in Bergen County.