Local Agency Formation Commission
Description
The Local Agency Formation Commission is an independent agency established by State law. The commission is responsible for reviewing, approving, or disapproving changes in organization to cities and special districts including annexations, detachments, new formations and incorporations.
Authority
Government Code Sec. 56000, et seq, the Cortese-Knox Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
Duties
To approve changes of jurisdiction including annexations and district or city formations.
Term
Four years.
Membership Composition
Seven members: two Mayors or City Councilmembers (one alternate); two members of the Board of Supervisors
(one alternate Supervisor); two independent special district members (one alternate); and one member of the public (one alternate) appointed by other members of LAFCO.
Contacts
LAFCO Office - 565-2577
Richard Bottarini, Executive Officer;
Carole Cooper, Assistant Executive Officer;
Cynthia Olson, Clerk.
Meeting Schedule
First Wednesday of the month - 2:00 p.m.
Compensation
$75/meeting.
Members
| Name |
Representing |
Appointment Date |
Term Expires |
| Steve Allen | City Member | 5/06 | 5/1/2010 |
| Teresa Barrett | City Member | 5/09 | 5/1/2013 |
| Mark Bramfitt | Special District Member | 5/06 | 5/1/2010 |
| Raymond Brunton | Special District Member | reappt. 5/08 | 5/1/2012 |
| Efren Carrillo | County Member - Alternate | 1/09 | 12/31/2009 |
| Al Giordano | Special District Member - Alternate | reappt. 5/08 | 5/1/2012 |
| Mark Ihde | Public Member - Alternate | 5/06 | 5/1/2010 |
| Jean Kapolchok | Public Member | 5/06 | 5/1/2010 |
| Paul Kelley | Chairman, County Member | 01/09 | 12/31/2009 |
| Mike Kerns | County Member | 1/09 | 12/31/2009 |
| Pam Stafford | City Member - Alternate | 05/09 | 5/1/2011 |
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