MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Under California 's Constitution and laws, the five members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body of Marin County . The members are elected by district and they are required to live in the district they represent. A supervisor’s term lasts four years and either two or three supervisors are elected every two years.
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/BS/main/index.cfm

CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT BODIES:

THE GOVERNOR
http://gov.ca.gov/

THE CALIFORNIA SENATE
http://www.senate.ca.gov/

THE CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY
http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/defaulttext.asp

FIND YOUR LEGISLATOR BY ZIP CODE
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/

CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENTS:
California ’s state departments, of which there are 12, are overseen by the Health and Human Services Agency, HHSA.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, HHSA
http://www.chhs.ca.gov/

The Secretary of HHSA is S. Kimberly Belshe’. Ms. Belshe’ is a member of the governor’s Cabinet and serves as his chief advisor on health, social services and rehabilitative policies. As secretary, Ms. Belshe’ is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the agency’s departments in their individual and collective efforts to promote the health and well-being of the people of California, particularly those most in need and at risk.

What follows are links to six (6) of those state departments most closely connected to our industry:

THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/
DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
http://www.rehab.ca.gov/
DR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/
DMH, entrusted with leadership of the California mental health system, ensures through partnerships the availability and accessibility of effective, efficient, culturally competent services.

 THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/default.htm
The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence.

 THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
The CDE’s vision is to create a dynamic, world-class education system that equips all students with the knowledge and skills to excel in college and careers, and excel as parents and citizens.

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/  
The CDHS administers a broad range of public and clinical health programs that provide health care services to Californians.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BODIES

THE WHITE HOUSE
http://www.whitehouse.gov/

THE U.S. SENATE
http://www.senate.gov/

THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
http://www.house.gov