Judge Kevin White is the chief executive of Wood County and has a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Presiding over the commissioners court
The county judge is the presiding officer of the commissioners court, which is the county's policy-making body.
- Administering county departments
The county judge is in charge of the county's departments and the senior department heads that report to the commissioners court.
- Judicial responsibilities
The county judge is also a judge of the county court.
- Helping to govern the county
The county judge helps govern the county by providing public transportation, safety protection, parks, hospitals, and buildings. They also levy and collect taxes for the county and municipal organizations.
- Serving as the principal source of information
The county judge is the main source of information and assistance.