Erie County Council works to serve the citizens of Erie County as their legislative voice in articulating and funding their prerogatives and needs as well as the services mandated by Commonwealth law.
Erie County Council is the legislative branch of Erie County government. Council is responsible for passing the county budget, which in 2024 is about $576.5 million. Council, acting as the County Board of Elections, oversees Erie County’s Elections and Voting offices. Council Members also sit as the Board of Trustees for Pleasant Ridge Manor, the county’s skilled nursing home facility, and supervise the Erie County Human Relations Commission.
Each of County Council’s seven Members represents a council district in Erie County. Your legislators on County Council also act as liaison between County Departments or Authorities and the public.
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THE COUNTY OF ERIE SEEKS NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE ERIE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Director proactively manages overall operations and staff of the Human Relations Commission, a quasi- judicial agency charged with enforcing the Erie County HRC Ordinance, which works to prevent discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations. The Director processes discrimination complaints to determine their merit, works with investigators, consults with agency attorneys, disposes of complaints, monitors the appeals process, and works closely with the Enforcement Commission and Advisory Board to achieve the mission of the Agency, keeping the bodies active and involved in the process. Director conducts intakes, performs investigative work, and coordinates community education and outreach as directed by the Commission and County Council. Director reports directly to County Clerk. Please send cover letter and resume to kchillcott@eriecountypa.gov or Erie County Council, Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street, Room 114, Erie PA 16501
County Council members look for citizens who are willing to donate their time and energy to causes that improve the lives and communities of Erie County. Most appointees must be a resident of the Council members’ district to qualify. If interested, please send your contact information and short paragraph with your interests to Councilrequests@eriecountypa.gov.