Becker County Board of Commissioners

From left to right: John Okeson, Richard Vareberg, Barry Nelson, David Meyer, Erica Jepson

The Becker County Board of Commissioners is elected to four year staggered terms from five commissioner Districts within the County. The Board selects a Chair and Vice Chair annually. The Becker County Commission, with respect to the diversity of its members, districts, and constituents, and within the confines of all statutes, rules, and regulations, is charged with providing overall management of all Becker County Departments through the establishment of policies, priorities, and goals. This role involves representing the constituents in five commissioner districts. It also involves representing Becker County at the state level through interactions with the legislators and administrative departments. The County commissioners act to provide fair, efficient, and effective services to the residents of Becker County.