The Board of Supervisors, which consists of one elected supervisor from each of five election districts, is the local governing body of the County.
Supervisors serve a term of four years.
The Board is the legislative policy-making body for the County. It sets policies regarding budget and finance, administration, planning, public safety, public works, economic development, health, social services, conservation, recreation and appropriates funds for all purposes including public schools and the operation of courts. The Board coordinates policy matters between other local governments and with the State and Federal government, as necessary. After policy guidelines are established, many of the administrative matters of the County government are delegated to the County Administrator who serves as clerk and advisor to the Board. The Supervisors select their own chairman and vice chairman.