Kane County operates under the township form of government. The Kane County governing body is the County Board. Its primary function is to establish the various budgets of the county funds and to levy taxes for county purposes. Also, the County Board adopts ordinances and rules pertaining to the management and business of the county departments.

Kane County is comprised of 26 County Board districts. One County Board member is elected from each district for a four-year term. Half of the Board is elected every two years. The Chairman of the Board is elected by the voters for a four-year term.

The County Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:45 a.m. in the Board Room at the Government Center in Geneva. A special meeting may be called at any time upon submission to the County Clerk of a petition signed by at least one-third of the members. Only specific business may be transacted at the special meeting call.

The County Board is comprised of 11 standing committees, which meet regularly throughout each month. A Board member serves on at least two standing committees. With the concurrence of the Board, the Chairman makes appointments of all committees and various other boards and commissions.