Board Functions

The Board of Supervisors, as authorized under California law, functions as both a legislative and executive body. In its legislative duties the Board adopts ordinances, resolutions and minute orders within the limits prescribed by State law.  As an executive body, the Board:

• Establishes policy
• Approves the annual budget
• Appoints a County Executive Officer, County Counsel, Clerk of the Board, Internal Auditor, Public Defender and Public Guardian
• Approves contracts for projects and services
• Conducts public hearings on land-use and other matters
• Makes an appointments to boards, committees and commissions

Legislative and executive activities of the Board are conducted at public meetings. Certain personnel and legal matters are discussed in closed sessions.