The Board of County Commissioners has a wide range of executive and administrative authority. Among the most important powers are those related to: 1) Auditing and authorizing claims against the county; 2) Receiving bids and authorizing contracts; 3) Controlling, maintaining, and supervising county property including courthouses, jails, and public offices; 4) Supervising construction and maintenance of roads and bridges; 5) Exercising appointive powers to fill positions on boards, commissions, and committees; and 6) Planning and implementing strategies for solid waste handling as members of solid waste district boards.