No Choice (RED) – This category offers the Board no options when it comes to providing funding or the amount of funding. The County must fund these services at a specified level regardless of economic circumstances.

No Program Choice/Funding Choice (BLUE) – Services in this category are imposed on the County Commission, but the County has flexibility in the level of funding provided. While some level of funding is needed to implement these required services, the Board may modify the funding levels given budgetary constraints.

Program Choice/No Funding Choice (PURPLE) – The Board has the option to provide the services in this category. However, if the County chooses to offer the service, there are spending requirements and/or outcome expectations for the program. Grant funded programs frequently fall into this category: the County has a choice to accept or reject the grant, but once accepted the grant funds can only be used for a specific purpose.

Program and Funding Choice (GREEN) – The Board has complete control over both service and funding decisions. This category offers the greatest degree of budgetary flexibility.