(Government Code Section 56000, et seq.)
About
LAFCO
The Local Agency Formation Commission of
Monterey
County is an independent
countywide body created by the State Legislature.
The Commission makes decisions about the boundaries
and services of cities and special districts.
Statutory purposes are to encourage the orderly
formation and development of local governments;
preserve agricultural and open space lands;
discourage urban sprawl, and ensure the efficient
delivery of government services.
As
a regulatory agency, the Commission forms new cities
and special districts, approves changes in
boundaries (annexations, consolidations, mergers,
dissolutions, etc.), and allows cities or special
districts to provide services outside their
boundaries. As a planning agency,
LAFCO determines and
updates the Spheres of Influence of each city and
district, conducts studies of the public services
provided by local agencies, and may initiate
proposals to change boundaries based upon the
Spheres of Influence or special studies. LAFCO
implements the
Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government
Reorganization Act, the California Environmental
Quality Act, open meeting laws, the Revenue and
Taxation Code, and local policies and procedures.
The Commission is composed of two Members of the
County Board of
Supervisors, two City Council Members, two
Independent Special District Members, and one voting
Public Member. Alternate
members are also selected for each membership
category. Public Members are selected by
County, City and Special
District Members. All seats have four-year terms.
Established in 1963, the Commission is served by an
Executive Officer and staff, and is funded by local
governments.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Local Agency Formation Commission of
Monterey
County
Next Meeting
AGENDA
Monday,
January 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Board of
Supervisors Chambers, First Floor
Monterey
County Government
Center, 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas
