Welcome to CSAC
CSAC’s long-term objective is to significantly improve the fiscal health of all California counties so they can adequately meet the demand for vital public programs and services.
CSAC is proud to represent the counties of California. With continuing member involvement and staff commitment, we are refining and expanding programs and services that will ensure the success of counties well into the future as the closest level of government to the people.
CSAC Vision
The California State Association of Counties serves as the effective advocate and unified voice of California’s 58 counties
CSAC Mission
To serve California Counties by: developing and equipping county leaders to better serve their communities; effectively advocating and partnering with state and federal governments for appropriate policies, laws, and funding; and communicating the value of critical work being accomplished by county government.
CSAC Values and Principles
The California State Association of Counties shall adhere to the highest professional standards of conduct relying on its character, integrity, ability, and strength. To this end, CSAC subscribes equally to the following values and principles.
Serving California's Counties
The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), governed by elected county supervisors, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to meeting specific needs of counties including advocacy as a primary responsibility, client services and public/private partnerships.
Established in 1895, CSAC provides leadership to support its 58 member counties in the following ways:
- Initiates structural and fiscal reform to address how services are determined, delivered and funded in the State of California.
- Advocates on behalf of county government and the people it serves before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state and federal governments in policy development and implementation.
- Promotes excellence in county government.
- Strengthens communication and consensus among counties within a context that recognizes their diverse needs.
- Promotes education and understanding about the fundamental value of county programs and services and the challenges facing them.
- Anticipates and responds to the needs of our membership through specialized programs and services.
- Encourages and develops partnerships with other local governments, related associations, and the private sector in order to enhance the positions and policies of CSAC.
- Facilitates intergovernmental problem-solving
- Ensures efficient and effective operations while seeking new opportunities and methodologies to foster continued excellence within CSAC
