The Pima County Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing the policies of the County that provide direction for the various departments and for appointing a County Administrator. The Board has the legal authority and responsibility to establish spending limits and approve the budgets of all County departments, including those of the elected officials. The Board also sets the amount of taxes to be levied in the County.

The members of the Board of Supervisors sit as the Air Quality Control District Board, Board of Deposit, Flood Control District Board, Library District Board, Stadium District Board, Zoning Enforcement Board of Appeals and various Improvement District Boards. The Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or his/her designee, is a member of the Corrections Officer Retirement Board, County Attorney Investigators Local Retirement Board and the Public Safety Retirement Board.

Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as appointees to the Board of Health and the Metropolitan Education Commission, and the incorporators of the Pima County, Arizona Municipal Property Corporation. The Board of Supervisors is represented on the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Tucson), the Pima Association of Governments/Regional Transportation Authority and Sun Corridor.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing the policies of the County that provide direction for the various departments and for appointing a County Administrator. The Board has the legal authority and responsibility to establish spending limits and approve the budgets of all County departments, including those of the elected officials. The Board also sets the amount of taxes to be levied in the County.

The members of the Board of Supervisors sit as the Air Quality Control District Board, Board of Deposit, Flood Control District Board, Library District Board, Stadium District Board, Zoning Enforcement Board of Appeals and various Improvement District Boards. The Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or his/her designee, is a member of the Corrections Officer Retirement Board, County Attorney Investigators Local Retirement Board and the Public Safety Retirement Board.

Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as appointees to the Board of Health and the Metropolitan Education Commission, and the incorporators of the Pima County, Arizona Municipal Property Corporation. The Board of Supervisors is represented on the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Tucson), the Pima Association of Governments/Regional Transportation Authority and Sun Corridor.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing the policies of the County that provide direction for the various departments and for appointing a County Administrator. The Board has the legal authority and responsibility to establish spending limits and approve the budgets of all County departments, including those of the elected officials. The Board also sets the amount of taxes to be levied in the County.

The members of the Board of Supervisors sit as the Air Quality Control District Board, Board of Deposit, Flood Control District Board, Library District Board, Stadium District Board, Zoning Enforcement Board of Appeals and various Improvement District Boards. The Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or his/her designee, is a member of the Corrections Officer Retirement Board, County Attorney Investigators Local Retirement Board and the Public Safety Retirement Board.

Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as appointees to the Board of Health and the Metropolitan Education Commission, and the incorporators of the Pima County, Arizona Municipal Property Corporation. The Board of Supervisors is represented on the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Tucson), the Pima Association of Governments/Regional Transportation Authority and Sun Corridor.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing the policies of the County that provide direction for the various departments and for appointing a County Administrator. The Board has the legal authority and responsibility to establish spending limits and approve the budgets of all County departments, including those of the elected officials. The Board also sets the amount of taxes to be levied in the County.

The members of the Board of Supervisors sit as the Air Quality Control District Board, Board of Deposit, Flood Control District Board, Library District Board, Stadium District Board, Zoning Enforcement Board of Appeals and various Improvement District Boards. The Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or his/her designee, is a member of the Corrections Officer Retirement Board, County Attorney Investigators Local Retirement Board and the Public Safety Retirement Board.

Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as appointees to the Board of Health and the Metropolitan Education Commission, and the incorporators of the Pima County, Arizona Municipal Property Corporation. The Board of Supervisors is represented on the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Tucson), the Pima Association of Governments/Regional Transportation Authority and Sun Corridor.

The Pima County Board of Supervisors is responsible for establishing the policies of the County that provide direction for the various departments and for appointing a County Administrator. The Board has the legal authority and responsibility to establish spending limits and approve the budgets of all County departments, including those of the elected officials. The Board also sets the amount of taxes to be levied in the County.

The members of the Board of Supervisors sit as the Air Quality Control District Board, Board of Deposit, Flood Control District Board, Library District Board, Stadium District Board, Zoning Enforcement Board of Appeals and various Improvement District Boards. The Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or his/her designee, is a member of the Corrections Officer Retirement Board, County Attorney Investigators Local Retirement Board and the Public Safety Retirement Board.

Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as appointees to the Board of Health and the Metropolitan Education Commission, and the incorporators of the Pima County, Arizona Municipal Property Corporation. The Board of Supervisors is represented on the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Tucson), the Pima Association of Governments/Regional Transportation Authority and Sun Corridor.

Official Duties of the Mayor:

• Assists citizens with addressing problems, concerns, and information requests.
• Presides over city council meetings and votes on issues that come before the City Council for consideration.
• Initiates community-wide action regarding important issues.
• Communicates and works with other policy-making bodies to ensure that Tucson's concerns are heard at the state and national levels.
  Including
  • Pima County
  • the Arizona Legislature
  • the Governor's Office
  • and the United States Congress
• Delivers the annual "State of the City Address" to the community to analyze Tucson's economy, accomplishments, and future direction.
• Serves as a member on Mayor and Council Subcommittees and appoints the chair of the different subcommittees.
• Sits on the boards and committees of community organizations to implement plans affecting Tucson.
• Along with the city council, appoints the City Manager.

   Ceremonial Duties of the Mayor:

• Promotes the City of Tucson and serves as the City of Tucson's ambassador to visitors, dignitaries, conferences, and annual community events.
• Participates in lectures, summits, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, speaking engagements, business tours, and school visits throughout the community.
• Issues proclamations, copper letters, certificates, and awards for special occasions, notable calendar events, and distinguished individuals.

Duties of the City Council

• Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
• Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
• Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
• Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
• Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.

Source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/gov/frequently-asked-questions-faq-about-city-government#m-duties

Duties of the City Council

• Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
• Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
• Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
• Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
• Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.

Duties of the City Council

• Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
• Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
• Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
• Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
• Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.

Duties of the City Council

• Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
• Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
• Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
• Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
• Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.

Duties of the City Council

• Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
• Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
• Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
• Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
• Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.

Duties of the City Council

• Enacts ordinances, sets policies, and develops an annual Legislative Agenda for the City of Tucson.
• Oversees the city budget and capital improvements program.
• Holds weekly council meetings to address issues and concerns in the community.
• Responds to constituents' concerns at neighborhood meetings, through written correspondence, and telephone communication, and staff assistance.
• Serves on Mayor and Council Subcommittees to deal with specific issues such as public safety, youth and family issues, and community services. A subcommittee is composed of three Council Members, including the Mayor.