The Administration Division is responsible for the overall direction and management of the department. Specific responsibilities include personnel, budget preparation and oversight, grant management and special projects. The department works closely with the manager's office and other department directors in carrying out the directives of the assembly.

The responsibilities of the Cultural Resources Section are to protect historic properties and to help stimulate or encourage local economies through historic preservation. This is done through a variety of ways including: assuring compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act; increasing awareness of cultural resources when land uses and economic development are being considered; maintaining a Certified Local Government status; working with the state on their Overall Comprehensive Preservation Plan; incorporating the Borough's plan with the state and federal plan; and working with other divisions and departments to promote and protect cultural resources. Other responsibilities include working with museums, historical societies and native groups to ensure Borough-wide historical data is being accurately disseminated to the public.

The Planning Division is responsible for developing long range plans including land use, transportation, and public facilities plans; plans concerning the development and growth of the Borough; and the development of the capital improvement program. In addition, the Planning Division assists with the development of regulations and other means of implementing adopted plans, and acts as liason with other public agencies relating to land use planning. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the division works with citizen groups, community councils, incorporated cities, advisory boards, the planning commission, and the assembly.

The Platting Division oversees the subdivision of land within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Division staff assists the public in understanding and complying with the subdivision requirements specified by state and borough regulations. This involves the review of proposals to subdivide land; dedicate public use easements; and vacate public rights-of-way. Staff works with the State Recorders Office to facilitate recording of subdivision plats and resolutions. They provide copies of recorded subdivision plats and file information to the public upon request. In addition, the division is responsible for contract administration for the survey of Borough Municipal Entitled Lands.

MSBDOT is responsible for transportation planning, implementing the preliminary design and environmental phase of transportation projects, development and subdivision review, collection and analysis of traffic data and traffic calming throughout the borough. We secure federal, state and local funds for road, bridge, railroad, ferry, transit and airport projects.