Judge/Executive

As Hardin County Judge/Executive, Keith Taul’s role is best described as the chief executive for the county.

Working with the eight magistrates of the Hardin Fiscal Court, or the county’s legislative body, Keith Taul is responsible for administering a wide range of county affairs. These include executing ordinances and proposing an annual budget for fiscal court approval.

FAQs

What departments and offices does the Judge/Executive oversee?

The Judge/Executive directly oversees all county departments listed on our department page.

In addition, Keith Taul and the Fiscal Court provide financial support to all the other county offices.

How else is the Judge/Executive engaged with our community?

The Judge/Executive also serves on the board of directors for a number of community and government organizations. In these roles, he is actively engaged with:

Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation
Lincoln Trail Area Service District
Radcliff-Elizabethtown Metropolitan Planning Organization
Central Kentucky Community Action Council
Transit Authority of Central Kentucky
Hardin County Extension
Hardin County Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Trail District Health Department.

What other legal responsibilities does the Judge/Executive?

Contrary to the title’s implication, the Judge/Executive has NO judicial responsibilities or enforcement authority, and is NOT part of the Kentucky District and Circuit Court Systems.

However, as chief politician, the Judge/Executive visits the Commonwealth’s capitol regularly to ensure state lawmakers and administrative officials understand Hardin County’s needs and opportunities.

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