Luzerne County is located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania and is part of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. The county seat is Wilkes-Barre.

The county government is composed of three commissioners, who are elected every four years. The county is divided into three districts, each represented by one commissioner. The county is also divided into 49 municipalities, including 11 boroughs, 37 townships, and one city.

The county is governed by the Luzerne County Home Rule Charter, which was adopted in 1978. The charter provides for a strong executive branch, headed by a county manager, and a legislative branch, composed of a nine-member county council. The county also has a court of common pleas, which is composed of seven judges.

The county is served by the Luzerne County Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation throughout the county. The county is also served by the Luzerne County Conservation District, which is responsible for protecting and preserving the county's natural resources.

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