Role of the Commonwealth’s County Commissions Explained

Lisa Schaefer, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth’s County Commissions have many responsibilities that most people don’t think about – from election systems and processes to the opioid epidemic. Lisa Schaefer, Acting Executive Director Appointee, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania explains. Jill Horner hosts. pacounties.org

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Oct 01, 2019

Hosted by: Jill Horner

Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

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