About Mohave County
Mission Statement
"The mission of Mohave County is to serve its citizens through the efficient management of resources and the promotion of cooperation among communities, in a visionary manner that enhances the lives of those served."
Type of Government
A five-member Board of Supervisors, elected by district, on a partisan basis, for a four-year term governs the County. A Chairman of the Board is selected annually by the Supervisors. The Board appoints the County Administrator who is responsible for the overall management and administration of County operations. In addition to the Board of Supervisors, the Assessor, Attorney, Clerk of the Superior Court, Recorder, School Superintendent, Sheriff, Treasurer, five Constables, five Justices of the Peace, and six Superior Court Judges are all elected. The County Administrator, with confirmation by the Board of Supervisors, appoints the following Directors: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Community Services, Development Services, Economic Development, Elections, Financial Services, Health & Social Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Defender, Library, Planning & Zoning, Public Defender, Public Works and Risk and Emergency Management.
MOHAVE COUNTY SEAL USE: Pursuant to A.R.S. §11-251.17 a firm or individual is NOT permitted to use, display or otherwise employ a copy or other resemblance of the Mohave County seal without obtaining approval from Mohave County Board of Supervisors.
11-251.17. Use of county seal restricted; violation; classification
A. A person may use, display or otherwise employ any facsimile, copy, likeness, imitation or other resemblance of the county seal only after obtaining the approval of the board of supervisors of that county. The board of supervisors may grant a certificate of approval on application by any person showing good cause for the use of the county seal for a proper purpose. No person other than a county department may use the county seal for the purpose of advertising or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise within this state or for promoting any other commercial purpose. The board of supervisors may adopt rules for the use of the county seal or any facsimile, copy, likeness, imitation or other resemblance of the county seal, including rules for the use of the county seal for official county business.
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