The County Council has the ultimate- decision-making power regarding the fiscal affairs of the county government.

The Council is comprised of seven members. Monroe County is divided into four council districts with one member elected from each, in addition to three members elected from the county at- large. All Council members are elected to staggered, 4-year terms.

Duties of the County Council include but are not limited to:

Adopting the annual budget
Fixing tax rates for the county in order to raise funds to meet budget requirements
Authorizing the expenditure of county money for specific purposes
Approving job descriptions and establishing salaries for all county government offices and agencies