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About County Government

Counties in Colorado are a constitutional subdivision of state government.  Their boundaries, which are set forth in statute, were drawn by the General Assembly.  Initially, counties were created to carry out the programs and policies of the state.  These functions have grown over the years to encompass many policy and operational areas not contemplated 130 years ago.  Counties can exercise only those powers specifically expressed in statute or in the constitution.

About San Juan County

San Juan County is recognized worldwide for premier big game hunting, hiking, fishing and numerous summer outdoor activities. 
More recently we have become a winter destination for snow enthusiaists.  Boasting the highest mean elevation of any county in the United States, we have countless snowmoble and cross country trails as well as world class ice climbing to go with sking and snowboarding rivalled only by your imagination.
 

County Government Structure

For most purposes, San Juan County acts through its Board of County Commissioners (BCC).  The three-member board acts, by majority vote of a quorum present, to adopt ordinances in those limited areas for which specific authority has been given by the State Legislature, and to adopt resolutions to conduct all of its other business.

The BCC performs legislative, executive and quasi-judicial functions.  The Board serves as the legislative, policy-making and administrative body governing the unincorporated areas of San Juan County.

The BCC appoints a County Administrator to carry out the policy directions of the Board and to supervise and coordinate the work of the staff in the departments that fall under direct control of the Board.  With the exception of the County Attorney, the County Administrator will have line authority over all County divisions under the BCC. 

The County Attorney is a constitutionally prescribed county office.  By statute, the County Attorney is a position that is filled by appointment of the BCC.  The County Attorney’s Office provides legal advice and representation for the BCC. The County Attorney, with the approval of the BCC, also advises and represents all other San Juan County elected officials, the County Administrator, department and division heads, and appointed commissions, boards and committees.


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Departments

Administrator                                 PO Box 466
                                                       970.387.5766

Assessor                                         PO Box 596
                                                       970.387.5632

Clerk & Recorder                          PO Box 466
                                                       970.387.5671

Coroner                                       970.903.7952

Combined Courts                      970.387.5790

Public Health Dept                    970.387.0242

Planning                                      970.387.5522

Sheriff                                           970.387.5531

Social Services                           970.387.5631

Treasurer                                         PO Box 368
                                                       970.387.5488