GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Counties deliver a wide range of services, from maintaining roads and bridges to protecting public health and safety. The Board of Supervisors oversees county budgets, tax rates, and the day-to-day management of functions such as infrastructure, public health, emergency response, elections, parks, planning and zoning, and more. Explore more about the managerial and ministerial duties of counties below.
CENTRAL SERVICES SURVEY
County governments are made up of elected offices that may either use shared services—such as human resources (HR), information technology (IT), and finance—or manage these functions independently. Different approaches to consolidation bring unique benefits and challenges, shaping how counties organize and deliver administrative services.
