Roscommon County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Ros Comáin) is the authority responsible for local government in County Roscommon, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 26 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (Chairperson). The county seat is at Roscommon Courthouse in Roscommon town. The county administration is headed by a County Manager, Frank Dawson.
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