Perry County is located in the southeastern corner of Missouri and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Perryville.

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

The Perry County Health Department is responsible for public health and safety. The Perry County Assessor is responsible for assessing property values for taxation purposes.

The Perry County Public Library provides library services to the county. The Perry County Economic Development Authority is responsible for promoting economic development in the county.

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