2009 Board of Commissioners

The Board of Bucks County Commissioners is comprised of three commissioners, two majority and one minority, who are elected to four-year terms.  The commissioners are responsible for the adoption and administration of the county operating budget ($465 million in 2008), along with oversight of the largest workforce in the county (more than 2,600 employees).

Commissioners’ departments include Community Services(Board of Elections, Planning Commission, Community and Business Development, Consumer Protection, Military Affairs), Health and Human Services (Health Department, AAA, Neshaminy Manor, Children and Youth, MH/MR), Corrections, Emergency Services (Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Communications, Emergency Health Services, Fire Marshal, Police Training, and Security), Finance and Administration (Finance, Board of Assessment, Purchasing, Tax Claim, Human Resources and Information Technology), Public Information, General Services (Public Works, County Properties, Roads and Bridges) and Quality Assurance. 

Charles H. Martin
Commissioner Chairman

James F. Cawley, Esq.
Commissioner Vice-Chairman

Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW
Commissioner