Sedgwick County, Kansas Government... working for you!

Sedgwick County's Mission

To assure quality public services that provide for the present and future well-being of the citizens of Sedgwick County.

To establish, maintain and nurture partnerships to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services.

To train, encourage and recognize employees for hard work, creativity and innovation in delivering quality public services.

To foster two-way communication with citizens and employees to build trust, confidence and teamwork, and to ensure Informed decisions.

To allocate and use resources for basic and essential services that are responsive to the changing needs of our community.

As adopted through strategic planning departmental implementation Meetings and the values consolidation meeting:

CORE VALUES

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accepting responsibility for our job performances, actions, behavior, and the resources entrusted to us.

COMMITMENT

Individual and collective dedication of employees to their jobs and the organization in providing quality services to meet client/customer needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Providing a work environment which is fair to all current and prospective employees through equal treatment in employee benefits, promotions, training, continuing education, and daily responsibilities, as well as fair and equitable access for all citizens and consumers of Sedgwick County Services

HONESTY

Truthful, forthright interaction among employees, management, and the public - which fosters trust, integrity and a lasting working relationship.

OPEN COMMUNICATION

The honest exchange and processing of ideas and information with the public, coworkers, staff, other departments, and administration.

PROFESSIONALISM

An individual promoting honesty, respect, pride, positive self image and team effort; adhering to a high standard of ethical conduct, competence, and innovation; and who acknowledges criticism, accepts responsibility, and strives for occupational growth.

RESPECT

Consistently demonstrating a deep regard for the diversity, needs, feelings, and beliefs of all people, and acknowledging ideas and opinions of every employee, citizen and consumer.

Valid HTML 4.01 Transitional Valid CSS!

ICRA Checked

Sedgwick County > Government

Sedgwick County Government... working for you!

2009 Recognized County Holidays

Sedgwick County Offices will be closed on the following dates in observance of the corresponding holiday. Sedgwick County Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a years and can be accessed by calling 911.

January 1, Thursday - New Year's
January 19, Monday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16, Monday - President's Day
May 25, Monday - Memorial Day
July 3, Friday - Independence Day
September 7, Monday - Labor Day
November 11, Wednesday - Veterans Day
November 26 & 27, Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving
December 25, Friday - Christmas

Sedgwick County Government Structure

Sedgwick County's Organizational Chart

Appraiser's Office - Mike Borchard, Appraiser

Board of County Commission

The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners meets each Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Commission Meeting Room, located on the 3rd floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main

Communications and Community Initiatives - Kristi Zukovich, Director

News Releases

Community Development - Irene Hart, Director

County Clerk - Kelly Arnold, County Clerk

County Court

County Court Fine Payments

County Manager - Bill Buchanan, County Manager

2009 Legislative Platform

Culture and Recreation - Ron Holt, Assistant County Manager

District Attorney- Nola Foulston, District Attorney

District Court

Elections - Bill Gale, Election Commissioner

Federal Government

Finances - Chris Chronis, Chief Financial Officer

Health Department - Claudia Blackburn

Human Resources - Jo Templin, Director

HRePartners

Human Services - Deborah Donaldson, Director

Information & Operations - Charlene Stevens, Assistant County Manager

GIS
Fleet Management
Internet Services

Public Safety - Bob Lamkey, Director

Public Works - David C. Spears, P.E., Director/Engineer

Sheriff - Robert Hinshaw, Sheriff

Kansas Capital and State Seal

State Government - Mark Parkinson, Governor

Treasurer - Ron Estes, Treasurer

The Kansas Open Records Act guarantees any person the right to inspect and obtain copies of all public records, unless the records are closed consistent with specific provisions of law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. Sedgwick County strives to make our facilities and services available to all citizens including those with disabilities.

Sedgwick County Notice of Privacy Practicespertaining to protected health records of care provided by Sedgwick County and its employees, staff and volunteers.