The Lauderdale County Commission is a five-member body, four (4) elected  commissioners from two districts and the Probate Judge serving as chairman, to represent the citizens of Lauderdale County.  The chairman only votes in the event of a tie vote. The county is divided into two districts, with two commissioners being elected from each district.

The commission establishes policies and appoints a County Administrator to implement the policies and manage the operation of the County.

The Commission adopts the millage rate annually and approves the budget, which determines the expenditures and revenue necessary to operate all Lauderdale County Departments.

Lauderdale County Commissioners:

• Dewey D. Mitchell - Chairman
   

• D.C. Thornton - District 1
   

• Rhea Tays Fulmer - District 1
   

• Larry Irons - District 2
   

• Fay Parker - District 2