Why is the County Treasurer an elected position?
The County Treasurer position was deliberately established in the Washington State Constitution to provide independence in managing public monies. The position provides a check and balance between the clerk, assessor, auditor and commissioners. The Treasurer also serves other local government entities, e.g. schools, ports, fire districts, etc. besides the county. The Treasurer is accountable directly to the citizens on how the public's money is managed.

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1. What are the Treasurer's Office hours?
2. Where is the Treasurer's Office located?
3. Is there a drop box?
4. What are the primary duties of the County Treasurer?
5. How is the County Treasurer's office structured?
6. Does every Washington State county have a county treasurer?
7. How does a person become County Treasurer?
8. Why is the County Treasurer an elected position?
9. How long is the term of an elected County Treasurer?
10. Who may serve as County Treasurer?
11. Who makes deposits to the County Treasury?
12. How does the County Treasurer add value to the taxing districts and other governmental agencies?
13. How does the County Treasurer assure the safekeeping of public funds as required by law?
14. How does the Treasurer handle unappropriated funds and/or funds not needed immediately to meet the obligations of the County?
15. Is an investment policy required?
16. What percentage of regional versus county services does the County Treasurer provide?
17. What confidence can the public have in the fiscal structure of County government?
18. Can anyone see my tax account records?