Guiding documents
County Charter
The People of the County of Santa Clara, adopt this Charter to facilitate the governing of the county, promote equal justice and enable our elected and appointed officers to meet the social, economic, physical and environmental needs and goals of the people.
The County of Santa Clara is a political subdivision of the State of California. It has all the powers provided by the constitution and laws of the state and this Charter.
It has such other powers as necessarily implied.
County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code, including Merit System Rules
View the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code (PDF).
View the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code (Online version).
Salary Ordinances
Master Salary Ordinance
View the Master Salary Ordinance for FY 24.