Board of Supervisors

Total Expenses
$3,825,342
3%
1
Total Revenues
$0
0%
2
General Fund Contribution
$3,825,342
3%
3
District Sales Tax Contribution
$0
0%
4
Other Fund Contributions
0
0%
5
Funded Staffing
18.00
1.00
6
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Board of Supervisors

Overview

Mission Statement

The Board of Supervisors sets the priorities, policies, and appropriations for the overall operations of the various County departments and certain special districts to meet the needs of County residents.

Department Overview

Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution, the Board of Supervisors governs the Santa Cruz County unincorporated area and is the executive and legislative governing body of the County of Santa Cruz. The Board directs overall operations of the various County departments and districts by establishing the priorities and policies as well as approving the budgets and financing for County government and certain special districts.

The Board of Supervisors also serves as the governing body for several political entities separate from the County, including County Service Areas, the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and County road maintenance districts. Board members also serve on other local and regional boards such as the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.

Budget Summary

Department Budget Overview

Overall Budget Summary

The Proposed Budget recommends an increase to 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) and includes changes for negotiated salary and benefit increases. Appropriations total $3,825,342, funded by General Fund contribution.

The Budget recommends adding 1.0 FTE Administrative Aide with an expected offsetting reduction in 2025-26. Total expenditures increase by $112,049 largely from a $175,735 change in facility charges to properly reflect the cost of facility services and utilities offset by reductions for one-time contributions to other agencies. Additional expenditures support the changeover in staffing for Districts 2 and 5 and the restoration of 1.0 FTE Administrative Aide position. The Budget maintains funding for the Young Supervisors Academy to introduce young people to County government, Board member travel associated with agency assignments, and various professional memberships.

Department Operations and Performance

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Services
Board of Supervisors
Expenses
$3,825,342
Operational Plan Objectives and Accomplishments
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Major Budget Changes

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Budget Details

The charts below show department expenditures and revenues by division and service. Click on the pie charts to drill down for more detail. Complete detail can be found on the County's Transparency Portal.

Expenses by Service

Expenses and Revenues over time

Personnel Details

The chart below provides the department personnel detail by division, service, and classification.

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