Cortese Knox Hertzberg Act
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 establishes the procedures governing local agency formations, boundary changes, consolidations, and other changes of organization. This page provides the current CKH Act Guide along with foundational and historical reference materials.
Current CKH Act Guide
Access CALAFCO’s current guide to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act.
Foundational Resources
50 Years of LAFCOA guide to the history, purpose, and work of California’s Local Agency Formation Commissions. |
Brown Act PrimerA practical overview of California’s open meeting requirements, including the 2023 addendum. |
LAFCO ReinventedA primer for commissioners explaining changes made by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act. |
Legislative IntentReference material concerning the legislative intent underlying the CKH Act. |
Historical Acts
Knox-Nisbet Act of 1963
AB 1662, Chapter 1808, which established LAFCOs in California.
Cross-Reference & Legislative History Materials
- Cross-Reference Table 1: Cortese-Knox to Previous Acts
- Cross-Reference Table 2: Previous Acts to Cortese-Knox
- Cross-Reference Table 3: Cortese-Knox to Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg
- Cross-Reference Table 4: Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg to Cortese-Knox
- Flow Chart: History of the LAFCO Acts
- Summary of LAFCO-Related Legislation Chaptered in 2001
Archived CKH Act Guides
Earlier editions are provided for historical reference. The current guide above should be used for current information.
