Planning & Public Works

LAFCo (Local Agency Formation Commission)

LAFCo is a state mandated local agency that oversees boundary changes to cities and special districts, the formation of new agencies including incorporation of new cities, and the consolidation of existing agencies. The broad goals of the agency are to ensure the orderly formation of local government agencies, to preserve agricultural and open space lands, and to discourage urban sprawl. Below you will find information provided by the State of California.

LAFCO Incorporation Guidelines (A Guide to the LAFCO Process for Incorporations)
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This is volume 1 of the first edition of OPR's advisory guidelines for use by Local Agency Formation Commissions in the development of a local process for incorporation of new cities, as required by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000. The guidelines provide a step-by-step process for LAFCOs and citizens to follow, based on legal requirements and "best practices". Please see volume 2 (below) for appendices.

LAFCO Incorporation Guidelines - Appendices (A Guide to the LAFCO Process for Incorporations)
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This is volume 2 of the first edition of OPR's advisory guidelines for use by Local Agency Formation Commissions in the development of a local process for incorporation of new cities, as required by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000. The appendices contain background information, sample forms and notices, and a Primer with basic information on the incorporation process for use by citizens and LAFCO staff.

LAFCO Municipal Service Review Guidelines
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This is volume 1 of the first edition of OPR's advisory guidelines for use by Local Agency Formation Commissions in conducting municipal service reviews, as required by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Chapter 761, Statutes of 2000). The guidelines provide advice on the process and substance of the municipal service review. Please see volume 2 (below) for appendices.

LAFCO Municipal Service Review Guidelines - Appendices
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This is volume 2 of the first edition of OPR's advisory guidelines for use by Local Agency Formation Commissions in conducting municipal service reviews. These appendices provide background information and numerous templates, forms and examples to assist LAFCOs as they develop local processes for municipal service reviews.

To review more information about Glenn County's LAFCo visit LAFCo's official website