County Gov
Who does a Supervisor directly represent?
Unincorporated communities in their district
What are the 35 local air districts called?
Air Resources Boards
Who does a City Planning Commission advise on some issues?
City Council
Where are irrigation districts most common?
Rural areas with lots of farmland
Is a Planning Commission a city or county body?
Either/both! There are both city and county Planning Commissions
What is a Special District?
Formed - especially in unincorporated areas - to provide specific local services not provided by the county
Name the 3 types of pollution regulated by ARBs
stationary, mobile, indirect
What does a Public Works department do?
Maintains city infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and traffic lights.
What does a GSA do?
Manages long-term groundwater sustainability on the local level and the GSP
Who serves on a COG or LAFCo or Planning Commission?
Planning Commissions can be appointed by elected officials or directly elected. COGs and LAFCos are mostly comprised of elected officials from across the jurisdiction and members of the public.
Name 3 types of Special Districts
Community Service Districts, Community Service Areas, Public Utility Districts
What is an "indirect pollution" source?
Places like warehouses, that attract a lot of mobile sources
Who represents cities at LAFCos and COGs?
What do Regional Water Boards do?
Regulate water quality, setting standards and enforcing requirements
Name the 3 goals of a LAFCo
Encourage orderly formation of local agencies, preserve agricultural land, discourage urban sprawl
What is the difference between a Community Service District (CSD) and Community Service Area (CSA)?
CSAs are in one county, CSDs can cross counties - CSAs are managed by BOS while CSDs are governed by elected representatives.
Name the 3 ways to engage with your local ARB.
Public comment at meetings, request public reports/documents, request a meeting with a staff member to discuss air quality.
How can you engage with City Government?
Attend public meetings and comment on agenda items or general topics.
What services would a water district provide?
Water delivery, water disposal, flood control and water conservation
Are Planning Commissions, LAFCos, and COGs/MPOs responsible for adhering to the Brown Act?
Yes! Any body that reports to/is comprised of local elected officials is subject to the Brown Act.
What type of government body is the BOS?
Name the 3 main responsibilities of the ARB
air quality planning, monitoring and regulation, permitting for facilities and stationary sources
How does City Government choose which services or amenities exist in that city?
Allocates the budget - review and approval process
What is used to determine how water quality issues differ in different Water Boards regions?
Climate, topology, topography, hydrology
What is the difference between a LAFCo and a COG/MPO?
COGs/MPOs deal with regional planning, especially transportation planning. LAFCos are responsible for city/jurisdiction boundaries and limiting sprawl/preserving land