General Information

County Government

The Osage County Commission is a 3-person elected board that is responsible for County government functions such as budget, setting policy and performing executive functions. Each commissioner serves for four years with staggered terms. The county commissioners meet every Monday at 9:00 am at the Osage Co. Courthouse. To be placed on the agenda, contact the County Clerk’s office at 785-828-4812.

Click to view a comprehensive listing of county offices and telephone numbers.

Click to view a comprehensive listing of city offices in Osage County.

Osage County comprises 720 square miles and includes the following townships:

Agency, Dragoon, Junction, Ridgeway,
Arvonia, Elk, Lincoln, Scranton,
Barclay, Fairfax, Melvern, Superior,
Burlingame, Grant, Olivet, Valleybrook

Each township elects a treasurer, trustee and clerk that serve for four years in staggered election terms.

Click to view a township map.

Osage County is zoned and has adopted a comprehensive plan for future zoning and management. Permits are required for certain building activities and include general building permits, special use permits, change of zoning, wastewater, subdivisions and lot splitting. These permits may be obtained at the office of the Land Use Coordinator at the Osage County Courthouse.