County of Nevada Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive body of county government and also serves as the governing body of the Nevada County Sanitation District 1 and the Nevada County Housing Authority. In addition, supervisors represent the county on numerous intergovernmental bodies. In its legislative duties, the board adopts ordinances, resolutions and rules. As an executive body, the board’s duties include approving contracts, conducting public hearings, appointing members of boards and commissions, and providing policy direction to the county executive officer.