Press release from the Humboldt Local Agency Formation Commission:

The Humboldt Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) invites interested persons to apply for the position of regular public member on the Commission. The regular public member fully participates in the discussion and deliberation at LAFCo meetings and votes on all items put before the commission. LAFCo meetings are held at least six times per year on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months at the City of Eureka Council Chambers. The four-year term for the regular public member runs through June 30, 2028.

LAFCo is an independent agency created in each county by the California State Legislature in 1963. LAFCo is responsible for facilitating changes in local governmental structure and boundaries that fosters orderly growth and development, promotes the efficient delivery of services, and encourages the preservation of open space and agricultural lands. LAFCo meets these objectives by regulating the boundaries of cities and special districts and conducting municipal service reviews and other special studies.

Humboldt LAFCo is composed of seven (7) voting members, including two county supervisorial members appointed by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, two city council members appointed by the Mayors of the seven incorporated cities, two special district members appointed by the independent special districts, and one public member appointed by full commission. There is also one alternate for each category.

Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Humboldt County, be able to regularly attend LAFCo meetings, have a general understanding of LAFCo functions and authorities, and cannot be officers or employees of a local public agency or a member of a public board, commission, or committee that has the authority to make advisory or final decisions on matters relating to land use or the provision of services. Public members are considered public officials and are required to file a standard annual financial disclosure statement with the California Fair Political Practices Commission.

Please note the regular public member position will remain open until filled. Qualifying candidates may be considered for appointment at the LAFCo meeting on July 17, 2024. Please submit a completed application by June 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration at this meeting. Applications may be submitted by email at info@humboldtlafco.org or by mail to LAFCo 670 9th Street, Suite 202, Arcata, CA 95521. To download an application form and for more information about Humboldt LAFCo, please visit our website at www.humboldtlafco.org, or contact the LAFCo office at 707-445-7508.