Treasurer

Joseph A. Connolly Norfolk County Treasurer

The County Treasurer is an elected official serving a six-year term.  Norfolk County Treasurer Joseph A. Connolly began his first term in 2002.

The primary function and responsibility of the Treasurer is to collect and manage all money belonging to the County, and disburse it according to law. The Treasurer is responsible for keeping records of bills, vouchers and other evidences of county indebtedness, so as to be accessible for future reference.

Since Treasurer Connolly took office, his office has been at the forefront of developing and implementing a series of cost saving measures in an effort to improve the economic efficiency of Norfolk County without compromising the provision of services required by law.   It is the goal and objective of Treasurer Connolly to continue to explore more cost effective ways and means for maintaining the high level of service for which Norfolk County is known.

Another function of the Treasurer is to ensure County salaries are properly funded and disbursed.  As mandated by law, the County Treasurer annually prepares and publishes a report of the County receipts and expenditures for the preceding fiscal year, stated separately under the heads prescribed by the director of accounts for keeping the Treasurer's books.

The Treasurer also acts as Chairman of the County Retirement Board.  Through innovative, sound business and investment practices, the Norfolk County Retirement System has realized a maximum return on investments.  In the time Treasurer Connolly has lead the Board as its chair, the assets of the Norfolk County Retirement System has almost doubled from $330 million to a current fund balance valued at $630 million.