The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is made up of five County Commissioners who serve four-year terms with a two-term limit. Commissioners are responsbile to the voters, but their duties are defined and controlled by the state constitution and state statutes. The Board is responsbile for making and enforcing county policies, long-range county planning, approving budgets, and overseeing spending.
- Legislative Authority: The Board has the power to adopt ordinances and resolutions that govern Santa Fe County. This includes setting policies on issues such as zoning, land use, public safety, public health, and other matters that affect the residents of Santa Fe County.
- Fiscal Responsibility: The Board is responsible for approving and managing Santa Fe County's budget. This includes setting tax rates, authorizing expenditures, and ensuring that the county's financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
- Administration: The Board appoints the County Manager who is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government.
- Public Services: The Board is responsible for providing a range of public services, such as roads and transportation, parks and recreation, waste management, and emergency services.
- Regional Planning: The Board may be responsible for participating in regional planning efforts that involve multiple inter-governmental agencies, such as transportation planning or economic development initiatives.
- Citizen Engagement: The Board is responsible for engaging with and responding to the concerns of the county's residents. This involves holding public meetings and forum, responding to inquiries and requests, and providing information to the public.
BCC Meeting Information
Regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners are held at 2:00 p.m. on the second and last Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the historic John Gaw Meem Courthouse at 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, and virtually via Webex. For the complete regular Board of County Commissioners meeting schedule for the current calendar year, click here.
Get Engaged
Members of the public have the choice of listening and participating in BCC meetings in person or virtually. Members of the public listening and participating in person are required to comply with Santa Fe County policies concerning visitor screening and the wearing of cloth face coverings in effect on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may also listen and participate in the meetings via Webex or watch the meetings on the County's YouTube or Facebook channels.
Members of the public have the opportunity to address the Board of County Commissioners at regular BCC meetings during Matters of Public Concern. Pre-register to speak during Matters of Public Concern.
For a complete list of meeting documents (agendas, packet materials, and minutes), view the information below or visit the County's online meeting software.
2024 Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meeting Documents
January
Agenda: BCC 01-09-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 01-09-2024
Minutes: BCC 01-09-2024
Meeting: Notice of Quorum at Special Event - Hazard Mitigation 01-18-24
Agenda: BCC 01-23-2024
Meeting: Notice of Special BCC Meeting 01-23-24.pdf
Minutes: Special BCC 01-23-2024
Agenda: BCC 01-30-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 01-30-2024
Meeting: BCC Meeting Summary 01-30-2024
Minutes: 01-30-2024
February
Agenda: BCC 02-13-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 02-13-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 02-13-2024
Minutes: 02-13-2024
Meeting: Notice of Quorum BCC SFC Hazard Mitigation Plan Workshop 02-15-2024
Agenda: BCC 02-27-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 02-27-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 02-27-2024
Minutes: 02-27-2024
March
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 03-05-2024
Minutes: 03-05-2024 Special Meeting
Agenda: Notice of a Quorum 03-18-24 Matrix Graduation
Agenda: BCC 03-12-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 03-12-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 03-12-2024
Minutes: 3-12-2024
Agenda: BCC 03-26-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 03-26-2024
Minutes: 3-26-2024.pdf
April
Agenda: BCC 04-09-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 04-09-2024.pdf
Agenda: BCC Second Amended 04-09-2024.pdf
Meeting: BCC Summary 04-15-24 Continued from 04-09-24.pdf
Minutes: 4-9-2024 and 4-15-2024
Agenda: Notice of Special BCC Meeting 04-14-2023
Minutes: Special BCC Minutes 04-14-2023
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 04-12-2024.pdf
Agenda: BCC 04-15-2024 Continued from 04-09-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 04-09-2024 Continued on 04-15-2024
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 04-19-24
Agenda: BCC 04-30-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 04-30-24.pdf
Meeting: BCC Summary 04-30-24
Minutes: 4-30-24
May
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 05-03-24
Minutes: 5-3-2024
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 05-06-24
Minutes: 5-6-2024 Special BCC Meeting
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 05-08-24
Minutes: 5-8-2024 Special BCC Meeting
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 05-10-24
Minutes: 5-10-2024 Special BCC Meeting
Agenda: BCC 05-14-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 05-14-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 05-14-2024
Minutes: 5-14-2024
Agenda: BCC 05-28-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 05-28-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 05-28-2024
June
Agenda: BCC 06-11-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 06-11-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 06-11-2024
Agenda: BCC 06-25-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 06-25-2024
Meeting: Notice of BCC Meeting Time Change 06-25-24
Meeting: BCC Summary 06-25-2024
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 06-25-24
Agenda: BCC Special Meeting 06-25-2024
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 06-28-24
September
Agenda: BCC Special Meeting 09-26-2024
Agenda: BCC Special Meeting 09-27-2024
Agenda: BCC 09-10-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 09-10-2024
Agenda: Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting 09-05-2024--
Agenda: Notice of Special BCC Meeting 09-13-2024
Agenda: BCC 09-24-2024
Agenda: BCC Amended 09-24-2024
Meeting: BCC Summary 09-24-2024