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- Airport
- Assessor
- Attorney
- Clerk & Recorder
- Community & Economic Dev.
- Coroner
- CSU Extension
- County Manager
- Emergency Management
- Finance
- Geographic Information Service
- Health & Human Services
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Juvenile Services
- Public Trustee
- Public Works
- Sheriff
- Treasurer
- Veteran's Services
Mission
The mission of the Gunnison/Crested Butte Regional Airport is to provide aviation services to residents of and visitors to the Gunnison/Crested Butte community so they can flu in a safe, secure, and efficient manner to and from a facility that is a self-funded enterprise.
Click here to visit the Airport page
Services Provided
- Parking Management
- Parking Passes
- Runway & Facility Maintenance
Mission
The mission of the Assessor’s Office is to accurately, fairly, and equitably value all property in Gunnison County and to provide:
- The certification of values to school districts, municipalities, county government and service districts so they can establish budgets to fund public services,
- The tax warrant to the Gunnison County Treasurer so property tax bills can be delivered timely,
- The Abstract of Assessment to the State of Colorado so the administration and legislature can make informed decisions related to property taxation matters, and
- Accurate assessment and property ownership information to Gunnison County property owners so they understand and have confidence in the assessment process
Click here to visit the Assessors page.
Mission
The mission of the County Attorney’s Office is to provide legal advice, counsel and support of policies to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), other elected and appointed officials, commissions and departments so they can understand the full extent of their legal authorities, understand the limits of those authorities and act within those authorities.
Click here to visit the Attorney's page.
Mission
The mission of the Gunnison County Clerk & Recorder’s Office is to provide motor vehicle registration, document recording, licensing and election services to the citizens of the Gunnison County community so they can have their particular needs fulfilled in a timely, courteous and accurate manner.
Click here to visit the Clerk & Recorder's Page.
Services Provided
- County Clerk
- Document Recording
- Department of Motor Vehicles - Title/Registration
- Elections Management
- Liquor Licensing
- and more
Mission
The mission of the Community Development Department is to provide land use, building and environmental health services to property owners, developers and all community members so they can achieve a balance of economic development and environmental protection.
Click here to visit the Community & Economic Development page.
Services Provided
- Building Inspections
- Permits (Building/Land Use/Access/etc)
- Community Information
- Economic Development
- and more..
Mission
The mission of the Coroner’s Office is to provide investigation, identification, communication and record keeping services to the Gunnison County community and the relatives of the deceased so they can have the manner and cause of unexpected and unattended deaths determined in a timely manner.
Click here to visit the Coroner's page.
Mission
The mission of the Colorado State University Extension Office is to provide education, youth development and community development services to the members of the Gunnison community so they can increase their application of research-based knowledge to better their quality of life.
Click here to visit the Colorado State University Extension page
Services Provided
- Youth & Adult Courses
- 4-H Fair
- Well Water & Radon Testing & Information
- among many other services
Mission
The mission of the County Manager is to provide strategic management, personnel, information, and financial services to the public, the Commissioners, and the County organization so they can experience and deliver excellent local government.
Click here to visit the County Manager's page.
Mission
The mission of the Emergency Management Department is to provide comprehensive emergency management services to Gunnison County agencies, first responders and citizens so they have the necessary tools, information and assistance to develop and implement effective mitigation, preparedness activities, and response and recovery plans
Click here to visit the Emergency Management page
Services Provided
- Disaster Planning & Preparedness
- Information & Training on disasters, avoidance, and preparation
- Management of local incidents & disasters
Purpose & Organizational Functions
The purpose of the Finance & Human Resources Department is to provide accounting, auditing, planning, and analysis services to the County organization and the public so they can make informed decisions, provide fiscally responsible management, and demonstrate and experience accountable County government.
The Finance Program is responsible for all general accounting functions as well as the coordination of the budget process and the annual audit. This department serves to provide necessary financial and administrative services to all county departments including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting and reporting, and payroll processing.
Click here to visit the Finance page.
Mission
The mission of the Geographical Information Services Department is to provide geographic data and project services to the public, other County departments and government entities so they can make informed land use decisions and effectively manage emergency response services
Click here to visit the Geographic Information Services (GIS) page
Services Provided
- Mapping & Addressing of the County
- Maps & History of the area
- Assistance to many other departments such as Public Works
Mission
The mission of the Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to Gunnison and Hinsdale County-area individuals and families across the life spectrum so they can have an improved quality of life
Click here to visit the Health & Human Services page
Services Provided
- Service for Seniors, Adults, Children, and Infants
- Classes and information about healthcare and parenting
- Immunizations, Clinics, and assistance
- Public Assistance with bills, rent, and food
- Assisted access to Veteran resources and assistance
- and many more...
Departments under Health & Human Services
- Child Welfare & Support
- Consumer Protection
- Public Assistance
- Public Health
- Multicultural Resources
- Senior Resources & Adult Protection
- Veteran Services
Mission
The purpose of the Human Resources Program is to provide workforce planning, employee performance management and management support services to County leadership and departments so they can develop and sustain a high-performance workforce committed to achieving operational and strategic results for customers.
Click here to visit the Human Resources page.
Mission
The mission of the Information Technology Department is to provide IT infrastructure, personal computing, communications, policy and support services to Gunnison County departments so they can communicate without interruption, achieve their operational results and fulfill their mission
Click here to visit the Information Technology page
Services Provided
- Technology Support for all County employees
- Website Management & Updates
- Consultation Services for new technologies to County departments
- County Infrastructure Support
Mission
The mission of the Juvenile Services Department is to provide information, prevention and intervention services to youth and their families so they can become healthy, responsible and productively involved in their communities
Click here to visit the Juvenile Services page
Services Provided
- Gunnison County Substance Abuse Prevention Project (GCSAPP)
- Choice Pass Program (Under GCSAPP)
- Family Advocacy Support Team (FAST)
- Wellness Recovery Action Panning (WRAP)
Mission
The mission of the Gunnison County Treasurer and Public Trustee Office is to provide revenue and foreclosure services to the public, taxing authorities and parties to foreclosures so they can pay and collect taxes and other revenue in an accurate and timely manner and experience a fair and timely foreclosure process.
Click here to visit the Public Trustee page.
Mission
The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide infrastructure construction and management services to residents, visitors and County departments so they can travel on County roads, pursue recreational interests, and enjoy living in a more sustainable environment.
Click here to visit the Public Works page.
Services Provided
- Road & Bridge Inspections, Repair, & Construction
- Recylcing
- Waste/Trash Management
- Snow Removal / Pass Management
Mission
The mission of the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office is to provide public safety, law enforcement, victim advocacy, community service and detention services to the public so they can live, play and work in a safe and secure environment.
Click here to visit the County Sheriff's page.
Services Provided
- Public Safety
- Law Enforcement
- Detention Services
- Emergency Services
Mission
The mission of the Gunnison County Treasurer and Public Trustee Office is to provide revenue and foreclosure services to the public, taxing authorities and parties to foreclosures so they can pay and collect taxes and other revenue in an accurate and timely manner and experience a fair and timely foreclosure process.
Click here to visit the County Treasurer page.
About
State and county Veteran Service officers assist Veterans, their dependents, and their survivors in obtaining the state and federal benefits for which they are qualified for.
County Veteran Service Officers are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve the Veterans of their respective counties. They receive their training, accreditation, and technical support though the state’s Division of Veterans Services.
Click here to visit the Veteran's Affairs page
Programs & Services
- Benefits Representation
- VA Healthcare Program Enrollment
- Employment preference & benefit letters
- Surviving Spouse Benefits
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Burial Benefits
- DD214 & Medals Requests