The governing body of Union County consists of a Fiscal Court, elected to serve a four year term. The Court is comprised of the County Judge Executive, elected at large by residents of the entire county, and five magistrates, elected by residents of their corresponding district.

The Kentucky Constitution of 1891 gave the name "Fiscal Court" to the body in each county that would act as that county's government. The title "County Judge/Executive" is a blending of the past and the present, going back to the time when the person elected to this position also presided over judicial proceedings. Although those responsibilities were transferred to Kentucky's court system in 1978, the title remained. As chief executive officer for the County, the Judge/Executive presides over both the legislative and executive branches of County government.

County residents are invited and encouraged to attend all Fiscal Court meetings. The Fiscal Court is responsible for setting policy, enacting ordinances, approving the budget and voting on all fiscal matters which pertain to a variety of direct and indirect county services.

Request to be Placed on the Fiscal Court Agenda

Union County residents are permitted to address the members of Fiscal Court at a fiscal court meeting if an official request is made and approved. Requests must be received in the Judge/Executive Office no later than 3:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the court meeting requested.

Meeting Schedule

Regularly scheduled meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and fifth Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse, 100 West Main Street in Morganfield.  Minutes from previous meetings are available below.