The Jackson County Public Works Department is governed by Jackson County, Mo. It operates six lines of businesses, including administration, development, engineering, environmental health, road/bridge maintenance and facility management. Based in Independence, Miss., the major responsibilities of the department include planning, project engineering and construction administration, building permits, code enforcement, food inspection and sanitary sewer operation. Besides, it provides services, such as building repair and maintenance, road and bridge repair, snow removal, animal control, nuisance abatement and storm water management in Jackson County.