Appointed and overseen by COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS

OFFICIALS/ DEPARTMENTS

​​BOARD OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT & PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR – provides the people of the county with access to choices and opportunities to enjoy a healthy life and environment. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COVID-19 RESPONSE IN YOUR COUNTY. ANSWERS TO THE GOVERNOR

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR – Facilitates aiding county residents with quality mental health care needs

COMMUNITY PLANNING, INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESOURCES (CPIRs) – also includes Community Development, Engineering, Natural Resources, The Ranch, Road & Bridge and Solid Waste

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – lead university employees and volunteers that provide education in local counties concerning crops, gardening, landscaping, pests, soil and so on

COUNTY MANAGER – includes Directors of Board of Commissioners, Office of Emergency Management, Public Affairs, Budget Office and County Attorney

CRIMINAL JUSTICE – includes Criminal Justice Services, Alternative Sentencing and Community Corrections

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR – aims to sustainably protect life and property by empowering people in the county through prevention, mitigation, preparation, response and recovery from emergencies and disasters

HUMAN & ECONOMIC HEALTH SERVICES (HEHs) – also includes Economic & Workforce Development, Human Services, Cooperative Extension, Health & Environment and Behavioral Health

HUMAN SERVICES – assists children and vulnerable individuals through public assistance programs, services or referrals to community agencies

PUBLIC SAFETY – includes Criminal Justice Services, Alternative Sentencing and Community Corrections

SUPPORT SERVICES – also includes Facilities, Financial Services, Fleet, Human Resources and Information Technology

JUDGES – are appointed by the Governor with the help of a commission board. However, Denver County judges are appointed by the Denver Mayor rather than the governor. Judges preside over court proceedings and rule on questions of law, act as referee between the litigating parties, and render decisions in legal disputes

MAGISTRATES – have fewer and more limited power than judges and preside over smaller, less complex cases like petty crime and traffic offenses.

​Your County may vary in department offices and structure, go to your county homepage for specific information applicable to you.