Franklin County is located in east-central Missouri and is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The county seat is Union. The county was organized in 1818.

Franklin County is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and approving the county budget. The County Commission also appoints a County Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county is served by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail. The county is also served by the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, which is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

The county is served by the Franklin County Health Department, which is responsible for public health and safety. The county is also served by the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible for emergency preparedness and response.

The county is served by the Franklin County Public Library, which is responsible for providing library services to the county. The county is also served by the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for providing recreational opportunities to the county.

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