County Executive Office

NEW! Napa County is seeking public input on the search for the next County Executive Officer (CEO) through a public survey. The survey invites community members to identify priority issues for the county, as well as the career experience and personal attributes most important for the next CEO to possess. Information gathered will be used to supplement other considerations in determining the top position of the county. The survey deadline is April 10, 2023. 

• Take the English Napa County CEO - Community Survey
• Take the Spanish El Condado de Napa - Funcionario/a Ejecutivo/a - Encuesta Comunitaria Survey

The Role of CEO

The County Executive Officer is the County’s chief administrative officer, responsible to the Board of Supervisors for overseeing the day-to-day management and coordination of County operations. In addition to recommending the appointment of and supervising 10 non-elected department heads, the County Executive Officer is responsible for: 

• Providing impartial analysis and making recommendations to the Board on all policy, fiscal and administrative matters
• Ensuring that Board policies and direction are fully implemented
• Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of County programs
• Preparing and recommending the County’s annual budget to the Board
• Administering the County’s approved budget and conducting long-range financial planning
• Overseeing the County’s state/federal legislative advocacy and internal and external communication activities
• Managing the County’s risk and emergency services efforts
• Providing for the effective administration of the County’s personnel, information technology and purchasing systems