The Board is advised by several policy and technical committees. A full-time staff is employed to implement Council policies and work programs, staff the SAFE program for the region and to coordinate the efforts of consultants who are retained to augment the staff's efforts. Funds for the Council are obtained from local, state, and federal sources. Member cities and counties contribute a portion of the cost of the program with fees pro-rated on a population basis. The local contributions are used to match funds provided by various state agencies and U.S. Departments.
Employees are eligible for membership in a credit union.
A deferred compensation program is also available. Sick Leave - Sick leave with pay amounts to 10 hours per month.