Lafayette County is located in the west-central part of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The county seat is Lexington.

Lafayette County is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The County Commission is also responsible for appointing the County Clerk, Sheriff, and other county officials.

The county is served by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and maintaining the county jail. The county is also served by the Lafayette County Health Department, which is responsible for public health and safety.

The county is served by the Lexington R-V School District, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The county is also served by several private schools.

The county is served by several state highways, including US Route 24, US Route 65, and Missouri Route 13. The county is also served by several local roads.

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