Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for LA County is seeking an Alternate Public Member.  The member will serve until 2 May 2016; thereafter the term is four years with no restriction against seeking reappointment.

Pursuant to State law, LAFCO reviews and holds public hearings on proposals for changes of organization for the 88 cities and 91 special districts in Los Angeles County.  The Commission is also responsible for conducting detailed service reviews of the cities and districts and determining and periodically updating their spheres of influence.

The Commission consists of nine regular members and six alternate members, including representatives from the Board of Supervisors, the City of Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and the other cities and independent special districts in Los Angeles County.  The Public Member is a regular member of the Commission and represents the general public.  The Public Member and Alternate Public Member are appointed by the other members of the Commission.  The Alternate Public Member serves and votes in place of the Public Member when the Public Member is absent or disqualified from participating in a meeting of the Commission.