Clinton County is located in the North Country region of New York, bordering Canada to the north. Its terrain is mostly flat and hilly, with the highest elevation point being the summit of Mt. Mansfield at 4,393 feet above sea level.

Clinton County is governed by a Board of Legislators, which consists of 15 members. The Board is responsible for setting the county budget, approving county contracts, and enacting local laws. The Board is led by a Chairperson, who is elected by the members of the Board.

Clinton County is led by a County Executive, who is elected by the voters of the county. The County Executive is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government, and for implementing the policies set by the Board of Legislators.

Clinton County has several departments that provide services to the residents of the county. These departments include the Department of Public Works, the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Aging, and the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The economy of Clinton County is mainly based on agriculture and tourism. The agricultural industry produces crops such as corn, potatoes, hay, apples, and other fruits and vegetables. The county also has several small manufacturing and technology businesses. Tourism is a major contributor to the county's economy; the lake environment of Lake Champlain and the nearby Adirondack Mountains provide many outdoor recreational activities, such as camping, fishing, boating, and skiing.

Clinton County operates several educational institutions. The Clinton-Essex-Hamilton-Warren BOCES provides educational services to county students in grades K-12. There are also several colleges and universities located in the county, including Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh State University, North Country Community College and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

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