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LAFCO:  What is it?

Local Agency Formation Commission are "Local Independent" agencies formed originally under Governor Brown Sr. 1963 with prime respossibility to:

  • Discourage urban sprawl
  • Provide for "orderly & efficient" Government at the local level
  • Use Sphere of Influence boundaries and Service area plans to determine service capabilities

Who is LAFCO?

  • LAFCO’s consist of either 5 or 7 member commission.
  • The Imperial LAFCO currently consists of 5 members and 3 alternates.
  • The composition by law is:
    • Two Supervisors appointed by the Board of Supervisors;
    • Two City Council persons appointed by the City Select Committee;
    • One "public" member appointed by the above four;
    • In addition, each category has one alternate.
What LAFCO is NOT!
  • It is not a land use planning agency!
  • It is not an elected Board!
  • It is not a division of the County!
  • It is not a division of any City!
  • It is not the State of California!
Imperial County LAFCO | 1122 State Street, Suite D, El Centro, CA 92243 | Phone (760) 353-4115 | Fax (760) 353-4132