Berks County is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is the fourth most populous county in the state, with a population of over 411,000. The county seat is Reading.

The government of Berks County, Pennsylvania consists of a five-member, elected board of commissioners and several other elected offices.

The Berks County Board of Commissioners serve as the county’s executive and legislative body, and are responsible for setting policy and overseeing county departments. The Commissioners set their own meeting agendas, approve county ordinances and contracts, adopt appropriations, and hear appeals.

The other elected positions in Berks County are the County Controller, County Sheriff, District Attorney, District Judge, Juvenile Court Judge, Register of Wills, Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary.

The county also has several departments and offices, such as Public Safety, Human Services, Community Resources, and Courts.

Berks County is home to several major employers, including Carpenter Technology Corporation, Penske Truck Leasing, and Tower Health. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including Albright College, Kutztown University, and Penn State Berks.

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