The Gila County Board of Supervisors is responsible for the financing and administration of County government, has final approval over County department budgets, governs tax rates and calculates all other rates.

The Board has final approval for all zoning and use permits in the unincorporated areas of the County.

If a special board meeting is called, a public notice at least 24-hours prior to the meeting an agenda is made available to the public.

The Board of Supervisors also acts as the board of directors for certain special districts within the County such as the Gila County Library District, Strawberry Hollow County Improvement District, and East Verde Estates Street Improvement District.

In addition, the board is responsible for appointing the directors of the 5 County divisions.

The Board also works with other governmental bodies such as the towns and cities within Gila County, United States Forest Service and other state and federal governmental agencies.