Chief Administrative Office

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is appointed by and reports to the Board of Supervisors and is responsible to the Board for the proper and efficient administration of the affairs of the County as prescribed in the County Charter and by formal action of the Board, as well as coordinating the work of all offices and departments, identifying ways to achieve efficiency and economy in all county operations, and recommending and administering the County budget.

On an annual basis the CAO is responsible for reviewing and appraising the performance of all appointed department heads, with the exception of the County Counsel (Board appointee). Voters choose seven elected officials: Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Surveyor.

Together, the Chief Administrative Office team:

• Coordinates the work of all offices and departments, both elective and appointive, and identifies ways to make County government and operations more efficient.
  

• Formulate and present plans to the Board of Supervisors to implement policies and accomplish goals established by the Board.
  

• After collaboration with all departments, recommends an annual budget for all departments and agencies in which the Board is responsible or which request county funds, and then administers the budget after its adoption by the Board.
  

• Provides in-depth analysis and review of all county programs on a regular basis in a manner that allows the Board to make informed policy decisions.
  

• Provides and implements appropriate internal controls to safeguard county money and property.
  

• Collaborates with federal, state, regional and local government entities ensuring the best interest of El Dorado County.
  

• Coordinates the review and publication of a county long-range fiscal plan and the annual statement of goals as adopted by the Board of Supervisors.