Code-a-Palooza
This section outlines LAFCO's authority to adopt and amend sphere boundaries
What is GCS 56425?
This environmental law often appears in lawsuits challenging LAFCO approvals
What is CEQA?
The name of CALAFCO's Executive Director and former Placer LAFCO EO
Who is Michelle McIntyre?
Despite the name, LAFCO does NOT regulate this type of entity - even though people often think it does
What are school districts?
This section describes the requirement for LAFCO to prepare MSRs
What is GCS 56430?
When someone asks LAFCO for documents, this California law requires agencies to respond promptly, disclose non‑exempt records, and avoid becoming the star of an avoidable lawsuit
What is the Public Records Act?
The number of CALAFCO regions
What is 4?
LAFCO does not enforce zoning; that authority belongs to this level of government
What are cities and counties?
This section requires LAFCOs to adopt a draft budget by May 1st and a final budget by June 15
What is GCS 56381?
A LAFCO decision can be challenged if commissioners discuss agency business outside a noticed meeting, violating this California open‑meeting law designed to ensure transparency
What is the Brown Act?
This newsletter is published annually with tales from LAFCOs and useful updates
What is The Sphere?
While LAFCOs have no direct authority over these collaborative entities, state law still requires them to submit their formation agreements to LAFCO
What are Joint Powers Authorities?
This code section requires notice of public hearing items to be published at least 21 days prior to the date of the hearing
What is GCS 56154?
When a city or district annexes territory, LAFCO must ensure the proposal includes a property tax exchange negotiated under this California code — otherwise the annexation stalls, tempers flare, and litigation loves to follow.
What is the Revenue & Taxation Code?
Who is the current CALAFCO Chair?
Who is Wendy Root Askew?
The number of LAFCOs with special district members on their commission, as of today
What is 32?