Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Adopted Budget - County of Sonoma

MISSION STATEMENT
The Board of Supervisors is committed to enriching the quality of life in
Sonoma County through superior public service.
The County Administrator’s Office serves the public by collaboratively
leading and supporting the county organization, in partnership with the
community, to enact the Board of Supervisors’ goals.
DEPARTMENTAL DESCRIPTION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Veronica A. Ferguson, County Administrator
Budget at a Glance:
Total Expenditures $5,483,922
Total Revenues $1,661,928
Total Net Cost $3,821,994
Total Staff 27.55
% Funded by Local Discretionary Funds 70%
The Board of Supervisors enacts legislation to serve and protect county
residents and establishes general policies for the operation of county
government. The Board also acts as the governing body for certain special districts. In addition, each Supervisor provides constituent
services within the county’s five Supervisorial Districts and serves on various local, regional, state, and national boards and committees.
The Clerk of the Board provides administrative support to the Board of Supervisors and maintains the official records of all Board of
Supervisors’ actions and proceedings. The duties of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors fall under the responsibility of the County
Administrator. The Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) acts as the county Board of Equalization, pursuant to the California
Administrative Code, and hears all appeals regarding the valuation of property determined by the Sonoma County Assessor.
The County Administrator’s Office acts as the agent of the Board of Supervisors in managing, directing, and coordinating the operation
of all departments over which the Board of Supervisors exercises control. Major activities of the office include: Launching and guiding
the comprehensive reinvigoration and update of the county Strategic Plan; ensuring implementation of Board of Supervisors policy
objectives; reviewing all agenda items for the weekly meetings of the Board of Supervisors; assisting with performance evaluation of
appointed department heads; implementing the county’s legislative platform for the Board of Supervisors and all county departments,
and overseeing the county’s legislative advocacy program including supporting all Board led efforts to secure additional state and federal
resources on behalf of the County; preparing studies and analyses including fiscal and programmatic performance assessments;
preparing the county budget; overseeing preparation of the county's Capital Improvement Program; and providing staff services to the
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), an independent agency established by state law.
Funding Sources
County of Sonoma
FY 2011-2012 Adopted Budget
County General Fund
Charges for Services &
Other Misc.
LAFCO
Reimbursement
35
Funding Uses
CAO Administration
LAFCO Services
Clerk/Assessment
Appeals Board
Board of Supervisors
Administrative Support & Fiscal Services