The Department of Voter Registration and Elections is part of the Countywide Service Agency. The Registrar is appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

The Registrar is responsible for:

• Registering voters and maintaining current and accurate voter files.
• Conducting Federal, State, County and City elections within Sacramento County.
• Checking the adequacy and certification of recall, referendum, and initiative petitions.
• Administering the local provisions of campaign reporting and financing.
• Reviewing, analyzing and monitoring the impact of legislation on the election process.