Taney County is located in the southwestern corner of Missouri and is part of the Ozark Plateau. The county was established in 1837. The county seat is Forsyth.

The county is governed by a three-member county commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The county also has a county assessor, county clerk, county collector, county coroner, county prosecutor, county sheriff, and public administrator.

The county is served by the Taney County Health Department, which provides public health services to the county. The county is also served by the Taney County Ambulance District, which provides emergency medical services to the county.

The county is served by the Taney County Library District, which operates five public libraries in the county. The county is also served by the Taney County School District, which operates seven public schools in the county.

The county is served by the Taney County Economic Development Corporation, which works to promote economic development in the county. The county is also served by the Taney County Tourism Bureau, which promotes tourism in the county.

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