About Mohave County
Mission Statement: "The mission of Mohave County is to serve its citizens through the efficient management of resources and the promotion of cooperation among communities, in a visionary manner that enhances the lives of those served."
Type of Government:
A three-member Board of Supervisors, elected by district, on a partisan basis, for a four-year term governs the County. A Chairman of the Board is selected annually by the Supervisors. The Board appoints the County Manager who is responsible for the overall management and administration of County operations. In addition to the Board of Supervisors, the Assessor, Attorney, Clerk of the Superior Court, Recorder, School Superintendent, Sheriff, Treasurer, five Constables, five Justices of the Peace, and six Superior Court Judges are all elected. The County Manager, with confirmation by the Board of Supervisors, appoints the following Directors: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Community & Economic Development, Elections, Financial Services, Health & Social Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Defender, Library, Planning & Zoning, Public Defender, and Public Works.