LAFCO is a State-mandated Commission charged with the responsibility of providing for the orderly formation and growth of cities and districts. LAFCO reviews and holds public hearings on proposals for annexations into the 88 cities and 92 special districts in Los Angeles County. The Commission is also responsible for conducting detailed service reviews of the cities and special districts and periodically updating their respective spheres of influence (a sphere of influence is a precursor to annexation).
The Commission consists of nine regular members and six alternate members, including representatives from the Board of Supervisors, the City of Los Angeles, the other 87 cities and the special districts in Los Angeles County, and the San Fernando Valley. One of the regular members (and his or her alternate) represents the general public. The Public Member and Alternate Public Member are appointed by the other members of the Commission. The Alternate Public Member serves and votes in place of the Public Member when the Public Member is absent. The Commission generally meets once a month in downtown Los Angeles at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration at 500 West Temple Street.
State law prohibits any officer or employee of Los Angeles County or any city or special district within the County from serving as the Alternate Public Member. The only other requirements for this position are residency within Los Angeles County and an interest in the operation and organization of local governments.
Prospective applicants can assess the application through the LAFCO website at www.lalafco.org or from the LAFCO office located at 700 North Central Avenue, Suite 445, Glendale. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011.