Rockland County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, just north of New York City. It is part of the New York metropolitan area and is part of the Hudson Valley region.

Rockland County is governed by a seven-member Board of Legislators, which is elected by the people of the county. The Board of Legislators is responsible for enacting laws and ordinances, setting the county budget, and appointing members to various county boards and commissions. The county executive is the chief executive officer of the county and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county government.

The county is divided into 17 towns and 5 villages, each of which has its own local government. The county also has several special districts, such as the Rockland County Sewer District and the Rockland County Water Authority.

The county seat is located in New City, and the county courthouse is located in the village of Haverstraw. The county is served by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement in the county. The county is also served by the Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services, which is responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services.

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