Monroe County is located in the western part of New York State and is part of the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Rochester.

Monroe County is governed by the Monroe County Board of Supervisors, which is a nine-member board. Each member is elected from a geographical district with a four-year term. The board has the ability to adopt enabling resolutions and ordinances, set the tax rate within the county, and oversee the budget.

The county is home to several major institutions, including the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Monroe Community College. The county also has several parks, including the Genesee Valley Park, Durand Eastman Park, and the Seneca Park Zoo.

The county is served by the Greater Rochester International Airport, which is located in the town of Chili. The county also has several major highways, including Interstate 390, Interstate 490, and the New York State Thruway.

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