Purpose:
It is the legislative intent of this Charter to provide for the orderly government and management of the County of Sullivan. It is also the intent of this Charter to provide for a government that is efficient, effective, accountable, inclusive, open, and environmentally and fiscally responsible. Consistent with this intent, this Charter allocates duties and responsibilities in County Government. This Charter will:
- Secure All Possible Home Rule
- Separate Legislative and Administrative Functions in County Government
- Increase Communication with the Public Concerning Management of the County and Encourage Public Participation in County Governance
- Reduce Conflicts and the Potential for Conflicts Between the Various Branches and Departments of Government and Between Government Employees and the Private Sector
- Encourage Flexibility in the Organizational Structures of County Government
Sullivan County Charter and Administrative Code (click to view)
Names of Current Charter Members:
Paul Barnett
John Conway
Camille Johnston
Moreen Landfish-Lerner
Bill Liblick, Chair Pro Tem
Kaylee Roebuck
George Rose
Ken Walter, Parliamentarian
Charter Review Commission Vacancy
Please be advised that there is one (1) vacancy on the Charter Review Commission due to a recent resignation. The Charter Review Commission is appointed by the Sullivan County Legislature via resolution.
The Charter Review Commission meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 4:00PM in the Legislative Hearing Room, Sullivan County Government Center 100 North Street, Monticello, New York.
Interested persons should send a letter of interest to AnnMarie Martin, Clerk to the Sullivan County Legislature, Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, PO Box 5012, Monticello, NY 12701 or by email to annmarie.martin@sullivanny.gov by June 29, 2026.
