Forrest County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is the governing and policy making body for the county.  Forrest County is governed by five Supervisors each representing a distinct district in the county.  Each Supervisor serves and four year term.  The responsibilities of the Board of Supervisors are varied but the primary responsibilities include establishing an annual budget for the operation of county government; setting the ad valorem (property) tax rate for the county; establishing county policy, rules and ordinances designed to provide positive direction for the county's growth and development; and appointing key officials necessary to carry out the board's directives.

Appointed officials in the county include the County Administrator, County Road Manager, and County Purchasing Clerk.  The Board of Supervisors is also responsible for appointing representatives to serve on various boards throughout the county including Utility District Boards and Fire District Boards.

  David Hogan, President - District 1             Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  Charles Marshall - District 2                        Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  Lynn Cartlidge - District 3                           Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  Rod Woullard, Vice President - District 4    Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

  Chris Bowen - District 5                              Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

   All members of the Board of Supervisors may be contaced at 601-545-6000

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