County of Santa Clara, Executive Services
The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />County of Santa Clara, sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley," is unique because of its combination of physical attractiveness and economic diversity. With its numerous natural amenities and one of the highest standards of living in the country, the County has long been considered one of the best areas in the Unite State in which to live and work. The County's population of approximately 1.7 million is the sixth largest in the California, and the largest in of the nine Bay Area counties. There are 15 cities within the County's boundaries: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
The elected-five member Board of Supervisors establishes policies to address issures that affect the day-to-day operation of County government and is responsible for an annual operating and capital improvement budget of more than $3.8 billion. The County operates under a "charter" form of government, which gives the County more responsibility and authority. Under this charter, the Board appoints a County Executive to administer County government.
The <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />County of Santa Clara, sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley," is unique because of its combination of physical attractiveness and economic diversity. With its numerous natural amenities and one of the highest standards of living in the country, the County has long been considered one of the best areas in the Unite State in which to live and work. The County's population of approximately 1.7 million is the sixth largest in the California, and the largest in of the nine Bay Area counties. There are 15 cities within the County's boundaries: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
The elected-five member Board of Supervisors establishes policies to address issures that affect the day-to-day operation of County government and is responsible for an annual operating and capital improvement budget of more than $3.8 billion. The County operates under a "charter" form of government, which gives the County more responsibility and authority. Under this charter, the Board appoints a County Executive to administer County government.