General Government Departments

Agriculture Weights & Measures

Enforces Agricultural related laws and regulations for pesticide use, weights and measures, plant export certifications, seed and nursery inspections, pest detection and pest management.

Assessor Clerk Recorder Elections

Responsible for appraisals of all real and personal property in the County, vital record keeping and filing, and election services

County Administrator

Responsible for the overall administration, management and support functions for the county, specifically Clerk of the Board, Economic Development, Human Resources, Intergovernmental Relations, Natural Resources, Office of Emergency Services (OES), Public Information and Tribal Affairs.

Community Services

Protect the health by assessing, mitigating, and preventing  environmental hazards. Maintain county road system. Ensuring the fair, open, and efficient implementation of the Yolo County General Plan. Utilize building code regulations and enforcement techniques waste management services to the community.

County Counsel

 Legal advisor for the County, including the Board of Supervisors and County officers, departments, and affiliated agencies. Represents the County in all civil law matters, prepares ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, and works collaboratively to implement Board policies and further the County's mission.

District Attorney

Responsible for the prosecution of criminal violations of laws and ordinances. This includes investigation and apprehension, as well as prosecution in court.

Financial Services

Responsible for County wide financial planning, reporting, procurement, treasury & revenues.

General Services

Provides a broad range of internal support services for County departments and agencies. Includes Facilities and Parks divisions.

Health & Human Services

Provides services to support the physical, mental and medical health of residents. Includes assistance programs, medical care, mental health services and more.

Human Resources

Manages programs which include recruitment, examination, selection and promotion of applicants and employees, classification of positions, affirmative action, employee relations and labor negotiations, benefit program administration, risk management, training and workforce development.

Library

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Office of Emergency Services

Responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating all agencies that respond; ensuring resources are available and mobilized in times of disaster; developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters, and developing and providing preparedness materials for the public.

Parks

Park and recreation information, including reservations for Cache Creek Reginal Campground.

Probation

Investigates offender's backgrounds and makes sentencing recommendations to the court. Enforces court orders and provides corrections and prevention programs. 

Public Defender

Provides legal services to adult, indigent persons accused of felony and misdemeanor criminal violations; juveniles prosecuted for alleged conduct that would be criminal if they were adults; proposed conservatees in mental health (conservatorship) cases; and other persons whose liberty may be affected by the government.

Public Guardian

Involved in all aspects of their clients' lives, including financial management, housing, medical care, placement, and advocacy.

Sheriff-Coroners

Responsible for maintaining peace and order within the County, enforcing local and state laws, serving legal documents, maintaining correctional facilities, and providing courtroom security.