Sussex County Council
The Delaware General Assembly granted Sussex County home rule in the early 1970s, converting the old Levy Court into the current Sussex County Council comprised of five members elected in and for specific geographic districts for four years. This forms the legislative authority of the county, which appoints a "County Administrator" who oversees the executive branch departments.
Information on the government structure, administration, department listings, etc., can be found on the Sussex County website. County Council members along with their district maps are listed there as well as the traditional "Row Offices" of Clerk of the Peace, Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, and Sheriff, who are all elected at large. Appointed boards and commissions are listed, including the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, which play particularly important roles in administering county land use ordinances.
At of 10/2020, Sussex County produces a monthly e-newsletter, SusseXtra!, about the latest news and happenings within County government. You can sign up to receive a copy emailed directly to your inbox at https://sussexcountyde.gov/newsletter. You can also view previous editions there.
Sussex County has an audio/visual system for broadcasting meeting events. To watch a broadcast, please click on this link and then select "Watch" from the options on the left in order to view the broadcast in full-screen mode.
