Description: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is the five-member elected governing body that sets policy, adopts ordinances, approves the county budget, and oversees delivery of public services across Los Angeles County, including public health, safety, social services, housing, transportation, land use, and emergency management. Type: Local county government / elected board of supervisors Policies: County budgeting and finance; public health and behavioral health; social services and child welfare; homelessness and housing policy; public safety and corrections; land use and permitting; transportation and infrastructure; environmental and public works policy; labor relations for county employees; emergency management and disaster response. Funding: Operates through the Los Angeles County budget (county general fund) financed primarily by local taxes (notably property and sales taxes), service fees and charges, and state and federal grants and reimbursements. Affiliates: Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office; county departments such as Public Health, Health Services, Social Services, Public Works and the Sheriff’s Department; regional partners including Los Angeles Metro and city governments within the county; major labor unions and community advocacy organizations that regularly engage the Board.
