Regional Parks
(707) 565-2041

The Regional Parks Department handles all planning, maintenance, renovation, and operation of the county’s many parks and recreation areas, including the planning and execution of new facilities. In addition, the department is responsible for the maintenance of grounds at all county facilities, as well as the operation of veterans’ buildings, marinas and launch sites. County parks offer access to activities such as camping, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding, picnicking, hiking, fishing, playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Transportation and Public Works
Roads & Special Projects
(707) 565-2231

The Roads Division of Transportation and Public Works provides road engineering, construction and maintenance of all county roads. It also contracts or administers contracts to provide public utility services. The Special Projects Division provides for start-up costs for potential new districts and small water system improvements. See Enterprise Agencies and Special Districts, Transportation and Public Works.

UC Cooperative Extension
(707) 565-2621

The UC Cooperative Extension program provides farm and home advisor services through an agreement between the county and the University of California. The university provides research and education professionals, while the county provides support staff and operational appropriations.

County Administrator
(707) 565-2431

The County Administrator’s Office (CAO) acts as the agent of the Board of Supervisors in managing, directing, and coordinating the operation of all departments under the Board’s control. The CAO is responsible for a variety of activities including proposing and implementing Board policies; acting as the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; preparing and managing of the county’s budget in coordination with the Auditor-Controller. The CAO also oversees and prepares of the county’s Capital Improvement Program, and manages the county’s Emergency Services function. The CAO appoints the General Services, Fire Services, and Information Systems directors.

Clerk of the Board
(707) 565-2241

The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is responsible many support functions provided to the Board of Supervisors, including maintenance of all Board records and agendas, preparation of the Board’s budget, and recording minutes of all Board sessions.

County Counsel
(707) 565-2421

County Counsel represents the county in litigation and provides legal representation and advice to the Board of Supervisors, county departments and agencies.

General Services
(707) 565-2977

General Services manages the county’s property including buildings, vehicles, and equipment. General Services provides janitorial maintenance, real property leasing and facility debt service, as well as fleet acquisition and maintenance.

Information Systems
(707) 565-2911

Information Systems Department is responsible for the management and maintenance of computer systems, telephone systems, two-way radio and emergency 9-1-1 systems, and other specialized electronic systems used by the county. In addition, the department provides reproduction and graphics services, and courier mail service for all county departments and systems training to county employees.

Human Resources
(707) 565-2331

The Human Resources Department provides recruitment, selection and job evaluation services and training programs to all county departments, and provides the lead role in negotiating and administering employee relations agreements with recognized county employee organizations. The department also coordinates the county volunteer and intern programs, houses the county Affirmative Action Coordinator and staffs the Sonoma County Civil Service Commission. Human Resources also manage insurance programs such as general liability, the county health plan, workers compensation, long-term disability, and property damage.