Wilkinson County employs the commission-manager form of government.  In this system of government, an appointed local county manager is responsible for overseeing the management of county business. 

The Wilkinson County Manager is responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the proper and efficient administration of the affairs of Wilkinson County government.  The County Manager is selected by a majority vote of the entire Board of Commissioners.

     County Manager
        David Franks

The duties of the County Manager are as follows: 

1. to ensure that the governing board's policies are carried out;
2. Assist in developing those policies and other goals;
3. Provide administrative leadership to the departments of county government;
4. Develop and present an annual budget, and
5. Strive for efficiency, effectiveness and innovation in the delivery and funding of services.