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City of LA
New(ish) and Upcoming
County Wellness
Preserving LA County
Protecting Those Most Vulnerable
100
This commission is figuring out what to do with Uber and Lyft.
What is Taxicab Commissioners?
100
Established in 1999, this commission oversees policies that affect 95 Neighborhood Councils in the city.
What is Board of Neighborhood Commissioners?
100
This Commission is charged with ensuring that the Los Angeles County juvenile justice system is humane and effective.
What is Probation Commission?
100
If you have to drive more than 15 minutes to find green space in your area, this commission can help you.
What is Parks and Recreation Commission?
100
This group reviews all programs for the youngest, most vulnerable in our communities, such as foster youth and youth in probation.
What is Commission for Children and Families?
200
This commission enforces laws regarding governmental ethics, conflicts of interests, campaign financing, and lobbying.
What is Ethics Commission?
200
In 2014, City Council approved the formation of this commission - tasked with publishing an annual health services plan and analyzing health service contracts executed by the County that provide services in the city.
What is City Health Commission?
200
The unemployment rate in LA currently sits at 7.1%. This body aims to change that number for youth, adults, and veterans.
What is Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board?
200
This group incentivizes innovation in and efficiency of programs and services provided by the county.
What is Quality and Productivity Commission?
200
This commission administers both the Section 8 vouchers and public housing programs.
What is Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA)?
300
This commission is highly contentious and profiled frequently in the news for their investigations into officer shootings and use of force. Meetings are frequented often by Black Lives Matter protesters.
What is Police Commission?
300
This commission aims to strengthen public trust in the Sheriff's Department and was enacted this year after the organizing efforts of many grassroots groups such as Dignity and Power Now and Youth Justice Coalition.
What is Civilian Oversight Commission?
300
If you're on this commission, you'll be traveling to jails, probation, and correctional facilities in Los Angeles County to evaluate facility conditions.
What is Sybil Brand Commission?
300
Meetings for this commission may involve discussion around access to the ocean, rise in sea levels, water conservation, and sand levels.
What is Los Angeles County Beach Commission?
300
Established in 1993 as an independent agency by the County and City of LA, this organization plans programs and provides services to those without a home.
What is Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)?
400
Arguably one of the most influential commissions, this group recently decided to impose new rules on AirBnb in the city.
What is City Planning Commission?
400
Launched in 2016, this group aims to secure jobs for those who have been traditionally excluded, particularly for their criminal record.
What is Blue Ribbon Commission on Employment Equity?
400
This year, Angelenos were given a new way of getting from Santa Monica to Downtown LA - without a car. What commission is responsible for new rail lines?
What is Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
400
From single oak trees to buildings, this group holds the power to designate your favorite LA spots historic monuments or "points of interest."
What is Los Angeles County Historical Landmarks and Records Commission?
400
This commission can play a role in hosting DACA/DAPA programs and citizenship trainings in its facilities.
What is Library Commission?
500
This is the only full time, paid commission in Los Angeles.
What is Board of Public Works?
500
With the integration of the County Health departments of Health Services, Public Health, and Mental Health, this entity of 25 stakeholders was created to oversee their community health planning efforts and report to the Board of Supervisors on health, equity and community well-being.
What is Community Prevention and Population Health Taskforce?
500
If children in your neighborhood are developing asthma at an alarming rate due to what you suspect is pollution, which board or commission could address this issue?
What is South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board?
500
This commission is in charge of all land use functions and zoning decisions for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
What is Regional Planning Commission?
500
This commission investigates hate crimes and acts of discrimination.
What is Commission on Human Relations?