sentence: Counties are responsible for the maintenance of jails, parks, and certain roads.
sentences_before: There are 21 counties in the U.S. state of New Jersey. In New Jersey, a county is a local level of government between the state and municipalities. All of these jobs are elected officials.
sentences_after: The site of a county's administration and courts is called the county seat.
concept_name: county
headings: List of counties in New Jersey