The Tulsa metro area is governed through a combination of city, county, and tribal governments, each with its own responsibilities. The City of Tulsa manages services like police, fire, public works, and zoning within city limits. Tulsa County oversees broader regional services such as the court system, the sheriff’s office, property assessments, and county infrastructure. In addition, the tribal nations of the Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee and Osage Nations exercise sovereign authority over tribal citizens and land within their jurisdiction, providing services like health care, education, and justice systems. These layers of government often overlap and interact, shaping how decisions are made and services are delivered throughout the metro.