The Board of County Commissioners has important responsibilities in County Government. They exercise a great deal of judgment and are the policy makers for the County. They establish the overall budget and ensure the efficiency of the County administration.

County Commissioners work closely with other elected officials, including the Assessor, County Clerk/Recorder, Sheriff, Treasurer, Coroner and Surveyor. Although the Commissioners do not have direct authority over these elected officials, the Commissioners annually establish these elected officials’ operating budgets.

County Commissioners have a number of advisory and regulatory boards reporting to them. Through their interaction with these boards, the Commissioners make important decisions regarding the direction of County government. In many cases the Board of County Commissioners are the final arbiter over decisions made by lower boards.

The Board of County Commissioners sets the direction and vision for Archuleta County.