Spencer County is governed by a board of three commissioners known as the executive branch of government. A seven member county council is the fiscal body and also serves as the legislative body when that responsibility is not delegated to the commissioners.

Early in 1990 the county government implemented the County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT). This tax is dedicated to the county's much needed road improvement fund. Just one quick observation and one can see the pride and management ability of those who administer the county highway department. In 1996, the county hired its first certified engineer. The benefits likely from professional personnel can't be over-emphasized.
One of the most modern jails in the State of Indiana is located in Spencer County as well as the most advanced, convenient, proactive solid waste district in the state. Spencer County Solid Waste District's main office is in Chrisney with eight convenient drop-off sites strategically spotted throughout the county. Law enforcement in Spencer County consists of a sheriff's department backed-up by several Indiana State Troopers and two investigators. Rockport, Dale, Gentryville, Chrisney and Santa Claus pay for city police force or marshal service.

Spencer County is blessed with an Emergency Medical, Emergency Management, Police and Fire Departments second to none. The nine volunteer fire departments in New Boston, Chrisney, Carter Township, Grandview, Jackson Township, Luce Township, Rockport-Ohio Township, Santa Claus, and St. Meinrad give up many hours of personal time for training, extrication, first responders and firefighting. Equipment includes Jaws of Life, rescue vans, state-of-the-art pumpers, grass fire rigs, tankers and ambulances.

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