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The San Mateo County Department of Parks works with various state, local, and federal agencies and organizations. Primarily they work with city and county government bodies. The park department's funding is allocated by the county supervisors. In addition, the county supervisors may pass county ordinances that the park department must comply with. An ordinance might be passed because of citizen concern or the lobbying efforts of some government or private organization. Since the department must cover real estate and property in several cities and unincorporated county areas it must work with the government of the surrounding municipalities to ensure the parks are maintained, safe, and accessible. This would include the county sheriffs and public works and local park, law enforcement, and public works departments. The county department of parks is located on the same property as many other county agencies, which helps promote cooperation.