Pictured: Charles E. Jett, Laura M. Rudy, Scott A. Mayausky, Barbara Decatur, Daniel M. Chichester

Stafford County government is comprised of a governing body, the Board of Supervisors, and 5 independently elected Constitutional Officers. In Virginia this governmental structure is commonly referred to as the traditional form of government.

The concept of Constitutional Officers grew out of the Jeffersonian belief that government functions best when it is closest to the people and that those who hold powerful government positions should be held directly accountable to the voters. These positions date back to the 1700’s and are specifically established in the Constitution of Virginia.

“I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves.” –Thomas Jefferson

Circuit Court Clerk - Barbara Decatur
Assists the Circuit Court Judges in the execution of their judicial duties by preparing, recording, and maintaining court orders, subpoenas, and pleadings. The Clerk's Office also manages the Court's docket and juries. Case-related information and court documents are provided to state, local, and federal agencies as well as to the general public, attorneys, litigants, and the media.

Commissioner of the Revenue - Scott A. Mayausky
Responsible for assessing the tangible personal property tax, business tangible personal property tax, machinery and tools tax, business license tax, short-term rental tax, transient occupancy tax, and bank franchise tax.  Also processes state income tax returns and administers the real estate tax relief for the elderly/disabled program.

Commonwealth's Attorney - Daniel M. Chichester
Directs assistant commonwealth's attorneys who provide Stafford County with legal experience,  County residents, the Stafford County Sheriff's Department, as well as other law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff - Charles E. Jett
Committed to promote pride and respect for the judicial system through the service of civil process, a safe environment to conduct court proceedings, and the safe and secure detention of those persons entrusted to the Sheriff's custody.

Treasurer - Laura M. Rudy
Responsible for billing and collecting local taxes; serving as the chief investment officer for Stafford County, administrator of banking services, registrar on bonded indebtedness, and statutory supervisor of Unclaimed Property.