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<p>Wedge rehab 2026-06-17: real-sourced civic-government reference, fact-checked, de-PBN</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;San Francisco Elected Officials and Departments&#039;&#039;&#039; comprise the key administrative, legal, and service-delivery functions of the consolidated city-county government. In addition to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors, San Francisco residents elect four county officials who hold significant authority and provide checks on mayoral power: the District Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Assessor-Recorder. These elected positions, along with numerous appointed boards and departments, ensure that essential government services are delivered to the city&#039;s population and that no single executive can consolidate control over all municipal functions.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=San Francisco Government|url=https://sfgov.org|access-date=2026-06-17}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Elected County Officials ==<br /> <br /> === District Attorney ===<br /> <br /> The District Attorney is an elected official serving a four-year term who prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the city and county, representing the people of San Francisco in all felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses. The District Attorney&#039;s office also handles consumer protection matters, environmental crimes, and other specialized prosecution areas. This independent elected status ensures that prosecutorial decisions are not subject to mayoral control.<br /> <br /> === Sheriff ===<br /> <br /> The Sheriff, elected to a four-year term, operates the San Francisco County Jail system, serves civil legal documents such as summonses and eviction notices, and provides security services in courtrooms and county facilities. The Sheriff&#039;s office maintains the county&#039;s correctional facilities and is responsible for the custody and care of individuals detained pending trial or serving sentences.<br /> <br /> === Treasurer ===<br /> <br /> The Treasurer manages the city and county&#039;s financial assets, including the investment of public funds and the management of the city&#039;s cash reserves. The Treasurer&#039;s office also serves as the disbursement authority for city and county payments and oversees the city&#039;s debt management. This elected position ensures independent oversight of municipal finances.<br /> <br /> === Assessor-Recorder ===<br /> <br /> The Assessor-Recorder maintains property records for San Francisco County, conducts property assessments for property taxation purposes, and records deeds and other legal documents. The office&#039;s assessment function generates property tax rolls used by the city to calculate property tax revenue, which represents a significant portion of general fund income. The recorder function provides public access to property ownership and deed information.<br /> <br /> == Appointed Officials ==<br /> <br /> === City Administrator ===<br /> <br /> The City Administrator, appointed by the Mayor with Board of Supervisors approval, serves as the chief administrative officer and oversees the day-to-day operations of city departments. The City Administrator implements mayoral policy directives and ensures that city departments operate efficiently and in compliance with Board legislation and city policy.<br /> <br /> === Controller ===<br /> <br /> The Controller, appointed by the Mayor with Board confirmation, provides financial oversight and auditing functions similar to those of a private-sector chief financial officer. The Controller&#039;s office manages the city&#039;s accounting systems, conducts performance audits of city departments, and reports on financial conditions to elected officials and the public.<br /> <br /> == Major City Departments ==<br /> <br /> San Francisco government operates numerous departments providing essential services to residents and businesses. These include the Police Department, responsible for law enforcement and public safety; the Fire Department, providing fire suppression and emergency medical services; the Public Works Department, managing streets, sewers, and city infrastructure; the Planning Department, regulating land use and development; the Department of Public Health, administering health services and public health programs; the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, addressing homelessness and providing supportive services; the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, operating buses, light rail, cable cars, and managing transportation policy; and the Department of Building Inspection, ensuring building code compliance and issuing construction permits.<br /> <br /> == Commissions and Advisory Bodies ==<br /> <br /> The Board of Supervisors appoints members to approximately eighty-five city commissions and boards that advise city departments on specialized topics. Examples include the Planning Commission, which reviews major development projects; the Police Commission, which provides civilian oversight of the Police Department; the Recreation and Parks Commission, which guides park planning and programming; the Public Utilities Commission, which oversees water, sewer, and power services; and numerous neighborhood commissions that provide input on local issues and city services.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:San Francisco government]]</div>

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