Cooperative Extension, the outreach arm of the University of Arizona, is "taking the university to the people." The faculty and staff in the La Paz County Cooperative Extension office are part of a non-formal education network bringing research-based information into communities to help people improve their lives. Today's Cooperative Extension is many things to many people throughout Arizona. 

Seven member board is appointed by the County Board of Supervisors for a term of two years (ARS 3-124)

Cooperative Extension website.