What we do
The County Executive’s office serves under the Board of Supervisors. We provide them with the information they need to make policy decisions.
We oversee the work for all County departments, prepare the organization’s budget, and set overall goals.
Underpinning everything we do, is our work towards enduring an anti-racist multicultural County workforce.
Our office also:
- Keeps official records of legislative actions and ensures transparency to the public
- Manages funding opportunities for nonprofits
- Supports County facility planning and the Civic Center Conservancy
- Represents the County in relationships with other government agencies
- Manages the County’s risk exposure
- Coordinates the County’s legislative advocacy efforts
- Activates a disaster service workforce in response to emergencies
Divisions and programs
Administration
The Administration oversees management of the Office of the County Executive, including funding for nonprofits and a variety of countywide initiatives including Sea Level Rise.
Management and Budget
The Management and Budget division produces and tracks the annual County budget. This includes the annual Budget Book, which has financial information and strategic initiatives reflecting the Board of Supervisors' highest priorities. We also manage the County’s Economic Development initiatives, open data and the County’s legislative program.
Clerk of the Board
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors division provides administrative support to the Board of Supervisors. We also maintain the historical record of the County, coordinate tax assessment appeals, and manage activities related to County boards and commissions
Communications
The Communications division creates and shares information about the County government. We respond to media inquiries, lead community engagement initiatives, and coordinate outreach efforts. This includes news releases and video public service announcements. We also oversee the County’s website and social media content.
Economic Vitality
The purpose of the Economic Vitality Division is to strengthen and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and thriving economy that generates increased revenues in support of essential public services, infrastructure development, and contributing positively to a high quality of life and resilient future for all Marin residents.
Equity
The Marin County Office of Equity[External] oversees countywide equity priorities in an effort to establish the County of Marin as an anti-racist, multicultural workforce committed to accountability, transformational change, and community engagement. We work in partnership with County employees and community members, empowering them to get involved in the variety of equity-focused initiatives that inspire positive change.
Climate & Sustainability
The Climate and Sustainability Division leads a countywide effort to accelerate climate action, coordinate adaptation planning, and embed sustainability principles across all County of Marin operations and in the community in partnership with Marin cities, towns, and public agencies. .
Facility planning
The Facility Planning and Development division performs long-term strategic planning for about 1.4 million square feet of County-owned property and 87,000 square feet of leased property. This includes the national and state historic landmark Marin County Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. We also provide support to the Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center Conservancy Commission.
Mission Statement
We serve our community and our employees by leading a responsive government that fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.