Jones County is located in the state of North Carolina. It is located in the state's Coastal Plain region and was established in 1779. Its county seat is Trenton. Its largest city is Maysville.

The government of Jones County, North Carolina is composed of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board of Commissioners is composed of five members, each elected from one of five districts. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances.

The county is also served by a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. The Sheriff's Office is headed by an elected Sheriff, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office.

The county is also served by a District Attorney's Office, which is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases. The District Attorney is elected to a four-year term.

The county is also served by a Clerk of Court, who is responsible for maintaining court records and issuing marriage licenses. The Clerk of Court is elected to a four-year term.

The county is also served by a Register of Deeds, who is responsible for maintaining records of real estate transactions. The Register of Deeds is elected to a four-year term.

The county is also served by a Board of Education, which is responsible for overseeing the public school system. The Board of Education is composed of seven members, each elected to a four-year term.

The county is also served by a Board of Elections, which is responsible for conducting elections. The Board of Elections is composed of five members, each appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

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