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United States. Retrieved June 1, 2011 from <br /> http: / /en.wikipedia.orq /wiki /Local government in the United States) <br /> In other online sources, the consensus was that there are ten general service categories that <br /> counties are responsible for providing which are listed below. <br /> 1. General Government <br /> 2. Public Safety <br /> 3. Public Works <br /> 4. Health <br /> 5. Education <br /> 6. Community Colleges <br /> 7. Libraries <br /> 8. Recreation and Parks <br /> 9. Land Planning and Development <br /> 10. Debt Service <br /> It is evident that Hawaii County is dissimilar for several reasons. In Hawaii the areas of Health <br /> and Education are largely overseen by the State. However, in the future, the County may want <br /> to take a more active role in these areas. <br /> For budgetary purposes, the County of Hawaii is organized as follows: <br /> GENERAL GOVERNMENT <br /> County Council <br /> Executive <br /> Auditing <br /> Elections <br /> Finance <br /> Information Technology <br /> Law <br /> Planning & Zoning <br /> Personnel Administration <br /> Research & Investigation <br /> Public Works <br /> PUBLIC SAFETY <br /> Police <br /> Fire <br /> Construction /Building Inspection <br /> Animal Control <br /> Civil Defense <br /> Liquor Control <br /> Flood Control <br /> Traffic Services <br /> Prosecuting Attorney <br /> HIGHWAYS <br /> Roadway Maintenance <br /> Public Transportation <br /> 9 <br />