HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-SLOCITY-0114-Infographic Update-V3DID YOU
KNOW?
San Luis Obispo is a Council–Mayor–City
Manager form of local government
CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER
Elected by residents to represent the
community’s vision
Similar to Board of Directors
Policy-making body of five individuals all
with equal vote
Mayor presides over council meetings
Engage and involve residents in
decision-making through strategic
planning, advisory bodies, and
community engagement
Appointed by the Council to carry out
legislative actions and policies including
budget implementation
Similar to a Chief Executive Officer
CEO) in a corporation
Oversees the day-to-day operations of
the organization
Focuses on effective, efficient, and
equitable service delivery
More info at slocity.org
WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE?
What’s the difference between
county and city governments?
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CITY GOVERNMENT
Elected Board of Supervisors
establishes policies
Chief Administrative Officer
manages operations
Sheriff (elected)
Public Health Officer
Provides health, homeless
social services
Collects taxes
Manages elections
Elected City Council establishes
policies & budget
City Manager manages
day-to-day operations
San Luis Obispo City provides:
Police & Fire
Community Development
Parks & Recreation
Public Works
Utilities (water, sewer and solid waste)
Specialized programs include:
Sustainability & Natural Resources
Economic Development
Tourism
Neighborhood Wellness
Parking & Transit
More info at slocity.org
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATE GOVERNMENT
Limited powers over all 50 states &
territories per the Constitution
Run Treasury
Form & maintain Military
Administer Medicare
Manage interstate commerce
Regulate international
trade & foreign policy
Pass laws to advance
public health & safety
Provide funding for social services
such as drug & alcohol services
homeless services
Manage public healthcare & safety
Establish & maintain schools
Provide funding for elections
Maintain Federal & State
highway system
WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE?
What’s the difference between
federal and state governments?
More info at slocity.org
DID YOU
KNOW?
The Police Chief & Sheriff are two different
positions with different jurisdictions
CITY POLICE CHIEF COUNTY SHERIFF
Appointed by the City Manager
Operational focus & jurisdiction is the
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Policing &
Neighborhood Wellness
Partners with:
Cal Poly
Cuesta College
School Districts
Nonprofits
Elected by citizens of
San Luis Obispo County
Operational focus & jurisdiction is the
County of San Luis Obispo
Oversees the management of:
Jail
Court Bailiffs
SWAT Team
Honor Farm
More info at slocity.org
STATE GOVERNMENT COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Governor
Legislature enacts laws
Fund state highways
Fund education including Cal Poly,
Cuesta College and local schools
Provide money to counties for
health & welfare services
State Public Health issues public health
guidance & mandates for the entire state
County Board of Supervisors
Provide for residents of the
County’s health & welfare
58 counties in California
Receive Federal & State funding for
health & welfare including homeless
services & alcohol & drug services
Public Health Officer works for County
guides pandemic response
WHAT’S THE
DIFFERENCE?
What’s the difference between
state and county governments?
More info at slocity.org