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About the Board of Supervisors

Learn about the Board of Supervisors and County Districts.

Who we are

The five members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body of Marin County. Supervisors are elected by district to serve a four-year term. 

What we do

The Board of Supervisors has the overall responsibility for the function of county government. 

  • The Board serves as the governing board of many special districts such as Marin County Open Space District, Marin Transit, and the Marin Housing Authority.
  • The Board passes all ordinances governing the county and is responsible for seeing that mandated functions are properly discharged.
  • The Board adopts the County budget; sets employee salaries and directs a wide variety of services to county residents.

The Board of Supervisors has identified six priority areas:

  • Increasing Affordable Housing and Homelessness Response
  • Building a Racially Equitable Community
  • Reducing Emissions and Building Climate-Resilient Communities
  • Enhancing Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
  • Investing in Marin County's Infrastructure
  • Improving Community & Economic Vitality

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Page last updated on October 2, 2026.