Local Elected Positions. What do they do??

County Government (Elected Positions)

1. County Board of Supervisors:
   • The primary legislative and governing body of the
   • Supervisors are elected by district and serve four-year
2. County Sheriff:
   • The chief law enforcement officer responsible for public safety and law enforcement within the county.
   • Elected by county residents for a four-year
3. County Attorney:
   • The chief prosecutor and legal advisor for the
   • Elected to represent the county in legal matters and
4. County Assessor:
   • Responsible for valuing property for tax
   • Elected by county residents to a four-year
5. County Recorder:
   • Manages public records and elections, ensuring the proper recording of
   • Elected to a four-year
6. County Treasurer:
   • Manages the collection of property taxes and the county’s financial
   • Elected to a four-year
7. Clerk of the Superior Court:
   • Oversees court records and administrative services for the judicial
   • Elected by county residents to a four-year
8. County Superintendent of Schools:
   • Oversees educational services at the county level and works with local school
   • Elected to a four-year

Municipal Government (Elected Positions)

1. Mayor:
   • Serves as the political leader and ceremonial head of the
   • Elected by city or town residents, usually for a two- or four-year
2. City/TownCouncil:
   • The legislative body that creates laws and policies for the
   • Council members are elected either at large or by district, depending on the city’s
   • Terms are usually two or four years, depending on the

In some municipalities, positions like city/town treasurer or city attorney may also be elected, but these are less common and depend on the specific city’s charter.

https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanagersite/Documents/CMO_Org_Chart_02_12_24.pdf