Departments and Agencies
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Adult Protective Services investigates reports and provides support related to elder and dependent adult abuse or neglect, specializing in emergency response, financial abuse investigations and working with diverse populations.
The Division of Agriculture serves local businesses, protects public health and the environment, and promotes a wholesome and ample food supply.
The mission of the Roads and Airports Department is to operate, maintain, and enhance the County's expressways, unincorporated roads, and two general aviation airports in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the traveling public.
The Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender is comprised of approximately 244 employees, including 122 attorneys, 30 investigators, 32 paralegals and 59 clerical and support staff who are committed to providing quality legal representation to our clients.
Our department works towards providing shelter for domestic animals, reuniting lost pets with their families, facilitating pet adoptions, investigating animal cruelty complaints, and improving life for both animals and people in Santa Clara County.
Homeowners or business property owners can review their assessed value online, download a parcel map, or confidentially view the market data used to arrive at their assessment; also, they can electronically request an informal review of their assessment.
To assist individuals in our community affected by mental illness and serious emotional disturbance to achieve their hopes, dreams and quality of life goals.
The Board of Supervisors oversees the operation of government and laws that concern Santa Clara County. The board consists of five members, each representing a different part of the county.
The Board of Supervisors established a management audit function to perform detailed audits and analyses of County operations, review the annual County budget, analyze major financial issues, and conduct other special studies or projects.