ABOUT CSA
The CSA provides a non-partisan forum for county supervisors to address key issues facing local constituents, share vital information, and foster intergovernmental collaboration with state and federal policy-makers.
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Protect and enhance county authorities and resources to promote efficient, responsive constituent services.
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Develop high-quality information to support state and local decision-making.
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Empower county leadership with data-driven advocacy and policy solutions.
ADVOCACY
of Bill Analyzed & Engaged Annually
100s
CSA tracks, processes and engages with policy makers at the state and federal level on behalf of county supervisors from across the state to promote good governance and improved constituent services.
RESEARCH
20+
Reports, Surveys & Analysis Conducted Annually
CSA serves as a hub to develop and disseminate high-quality research on county government to inform state and local decision-making.
DATA
12M
Datapoints to Support Decision Making
CSA leverages millions of datapoints at the county level to develop interactive tools for decision makers, county staff and the public to better understand county government and the implications of policy changes on county finances and operations.
CSA: A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
Arizona’s Constitution establishes counties as administrative arms of the state, entrusting locally elected officials with the duty to implement state laws at the regional level. From statehood forward, county leaders have recognized that this important responsibility requires partnership among counties and with state lawmakers, working together to promote good government and responsive constituent services.
To facilitate this partnership, county governments formed the Associated Boards of Supervisors on October 30, 1912, as a forum convening elected officials to “deliberate and recommend legislation that may be necessary or beneficial in the management and affairs of the Counties and this State.”
Today, known as the County Supervisors Association (CSA) and comprising the 61 supervisors from 15 counties, this legacy of intergovernmental leadership continues. CSA is dedicated to providing an effective platform for county leaders to exchange information, access high-quality research and data, evaluate potential local impacts of proposed state and federal legislation, and to foster a productive intergovernmental collaboration with state lawmakers to improve government operations and community service.
About Counties
Counties provide state mandated services on a regionally efficient basis, promoting local responsiveness in service to constituents. This includes administering elections, jail operations, funding the general and limited jurisdiction courts, managing public and environmental health and conducting emergency response.
Additionally, Counties provide basic “community” services to residents of unincorporated areas. These services include public safety, planning and zoning, road and bridge infrastructure, and libraries.
Role of Supervisors
County supervisors provide regional leadership on critical policy issues—ensuring public safety, protecting community health, supporting economic development, and guiding land use planning for sustainable growth.
Public Oversight: Supervisors provide important oversight of county operations, including overseeing strategies to promote sound fiscal management and to develop a high-quality county government workforce.
Government Operations: By overseeing county operations, supervisors maintain efficient government services, from budget management to infrastructure development, fostering sustainable growth.