The County Clerk is an elected position, serving a four year term. The Clerk is responsible for the issuing and filing of marriage licenses, records of births, deaths, assumed names, co-partnerships, concealed weapon permits, veterans discharges, notary bonds, and filings for circuit court. The Clerk administers all Election functions required by law, in addition to tabulating ballots and training all election inspectors within the county. The Clerk also serves on the Elections Scheduling Committee, is Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clerk of the Board of Canvassers, Clerk of the Gun Board, member of the Plat Board and Elections Commission.