Features
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CALAFCO
Has
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Effective 1 December 2008 the CALAFCO office moved to 1215 K Street in downtown Sacramento. Telephone and fax numbers remain the same. Our new address is:
California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions
1215 K Street, Suite 1650
Sacramento, CA 95814
Printable Address Change
Map of Office, Parking and Hotel Locations
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CALAFCO
University
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2009 CALAFCO University Course Schedule
16 January - Using Access to Get Your LAFCo Organized (Sacramento)
12 March - SB 375 and LAFCo (Los Angeles)
27 March - SB 375 and LAFCo (San Jose)
5 June - Fire District Consolidations (Southern Cal)
24 August - Developer and Annexation Agreements (Northern Cal)
6 November - Local Government Finance (Southern Cal)
Watch this spot for course and registration information. For information on CALAFCO University, to participate as faculty or to suggest future courses, please contact CALAFCO Deputy Executive Officer Joyce Crosthwaite. |
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2009 Staff
Workshop |
Make plans now to attend the CALAFCO Staff Workshop in beautiful Pismo Beach! Mark your calendars for 29 April to 1 May. Click below for preliminary workshop information and hotel reservations:
Save the Date Information
Preliminary Workshop Program
On-Line Hotel Reservations at the Cliffs Resort
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The
Sphere
Current
Issue of the
CALAFCO
Journal |
The September 2008 edition is now available. This issue features the 2008 report to members, a summary of 2008 legislation and several case studies of LAFCo actions. A case study of the San Bernardino County fire district consolidation is highlighted. Read all about it in the September 2008 issue of The Sphere.
LEGAL CORNER: Court Decisions and Attorney General Opinions Related to LAFCo |
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Special
Districts
Resource
Page |
Visit the updated Special District Resources Web Page for: 1) key reference materials on special districts and LAFCo's role with districts; 2) model documents for independent special districts that want to be seated on their LAFCo; and 3) links to handy special district websites. |
Announcements
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Request for
Proposals |
The LAFCo of Santa Clara County is accepting proposals for providing general legal counsel services to Santa Clara LAFCo. The selected contractor will serve at the discretion of the Commission and work under the direction of the Commission’s Executive Officer. Proposals are due by Friday, January 9, 2009 at 5 pm, no faxes. For a copy of the RFP, please click: Santa Clara LAFCo Legal Counsel RFP. NEW (9 Dec 08): Additional information on this RFP is now available at: Santa Clara LAFCo Legal Counsel Additional Info. |
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2008
CALAFCO
Awards |
Congratulations to the 2008 CALAFCO Achievement Award winners! The awards were presented at the Awards Dinner and Gala on Thursday, 4 September 2008 in Universal City.
2008 Achievement Award Recipients
Previous CALAFCO Award Recipients (1997-2007)
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2009
Calendar |
The 2009 CALAFCO Calendar of Events includes the dates of association meetings as well as major conference dates of peer organizations. Mark your calendars for:
♦ CALAFCO Staff Workshop: 29 April-1 May 2009 (Pismo Beach)
♦ CALAFCO Annual Conference: 28 - 30 October 2009 (Tenaya Lodge - Yosemite)
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Associate
Membership |
Associate membership provides businesses, agencies, and associations with access to CALAFCO resources and support the educational mission of CALAFCO and the goals and work of LAFCos. Become an Associate Member.
Associate Member Services Directory
A matrix of Associate Member services and easy links to websites and contacts. Updated-August 08 |
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Search the
Internet
and Support
CALAFCO! |
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It's simple. Use GoodSearch like any other search engine — the site is powered by Yahoo! — but each time you do, money is generated for CALAFCO. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions as the 'charity' you want to support. Even better, download the GoodSearch toolbar on your home page. The more you search, the more we earn! |
Quick Guide to LAFCo
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LAFCo
State
Law |
The Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCo) in each county are governed by and are responsible for implementation of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
Guide to the C-K-H Local Government Reorganization Act - 2008 update (pdf)
For more details on LAFCo law and legal opinions, visit the Resources Page.
Need to research LAFCo law? Search the Legislative Counsel's website.
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LAFCo
Directory |
Click here for a listing, contact information and link to the Local Agency Formation Commission in each county: LAFCo Directory |
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LAFCo
History |
Visit the About Page for more information on the history of LAFCo in California.
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