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1. What is the role of the County Executive Officer?

The role and function of the Executive Officer is to:

• Implement Board policy, complete policy studies, and formulate recommendations to the Board
• Serve as a primary informational link between the Board and residents of Merced County, as well as other governmental entities
• To be accountable for the effective administration and management of all governmental affairs of the County 
• To negotiate, or supervise negotiation and performance of contracts, leases, and agreements
• To assist the Board in the development of the County goals and program priorities, assign responsibility for implementation, provide regular evaluation of progress, and recommend corrective action when necessary
• To inform the Board of matters which come to the county executive officer’s attention which may be pertinent to the discharge of the board’s responsibilities
• To perform such other services and responsibilities as the Board may require

2. Who is the County Executive Officer?

Raul Lomeli Mendez is the County Executive Officer.

3. Where can I get a copy of the County Budget?

The County Budget is available online.
County Budget

4. Where can I get a copy of the County's Legislative Platform?

The County's Legislative Platform, which is passed by the Board of Supervisors each year, is available online.

County Legislative Platform