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Administration
Administrative head of the county, responsible for properly administering the county's affairs.
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Assessor's Office
Discovers, lists and values all taxable property, both real and personal, for ad valorem tax purposes.
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Attorney's Office
Promotes justice, public safety and effective government by prosecuting crime, protecting the vulnerable, and representing Rice County with effective creative leadership.
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Community Corrections
The Rice County Department of Community Corrections works closely with criminal justice system stakeholders, schools, victim service agencies, youth service agencies, social services and community groups to address the characteristics of offenders that lead to recidivism.
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County Coroner
Provides death investigative services for deaths that occur in the county. Assists families, law enforcement agencies and the legal system by determining the cause and manner of death.
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Court Administration
Supports a full range of court operations for the District Court. Processes and manages all court records and files; provides services to the public, other county offices and the judiciary. Processes and calendars cases through the court system; collection and disbursement of fines, fees and restitution, and safeguarding all court ordered trusts.
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Economic Development
Rice County is committed to economic development and assisting with your development needs.
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Elections
Access information regarding Rice County's election processes.
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Employment
View information on employment with Rice County.
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Environmental Services
Provides solution-oriented services and standards that facilitate development and growth of the local economy; reduce and manage waste; and protect, and enhance the quality of life and environment for current and future generations.
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Extension: University of Minnesota
The education outreach of the University of Minnesota, connecting education and research to the needs of citizens and communities in Rice County.
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Finance
Serves the financial and ditch drainage needs of the county's stakeholders.
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Highway
Constructs and maintains a system of highways and bridges, facilitating the safe and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the county.
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Housing
The HRA's primary purpose is to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program.
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Human Resources
Responsible for employee services.
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Information Technology
Delivers technology services and innovative solutions to Rice County.
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Parks & Facilities
Plans, manages and conducts the physical operation, maintenance and capital renewal of county buildings, parks and other facilities.
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Property Taxes
Calculates rates, and prepares tax information, tax statements and Truth in Taxation notices.
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Public Health
Assures that the health of the county's residents is protected, maintained and enhanced.
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Recorder's Office
The custodian of all Rice County property and vital statistic records.
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Sheriff's Office
Provides law enforcement protection and service throughout the county, operates and maintains a detention facility, acts as officers of the court, provides courthouse security and prisoner conveyance, directs emergency management, conducts search and rescue operations and oversees recreational education and enforcement.
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Social Services
Provides community supported social services and financial assistance for eligible people to promote their dignity and independence.
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Solid Waste Facility
Provides a place for Rice County residents and businesses to dispose of waste generated in an environmentally safe manner.
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Veterans Services
Supports and assists veterans and their dependents.