Transparency

Modern technology provides government a broad array of tools for sharing information with the public, and Orange LAFCO is fully committed to conducting its operations in an open and transparent manner.

In accordance with State law, OC LAFCO’s operating budget is funded by an apportionment paid by the County, cities and special districts. To learn more about OC LAFCO’s financial operations, projects and activities, you may access the Commission’s current strategic plan, annual budget, and financial and compensation reports through links provided on this page. Additionally, the OC LAFCO Policies and Procedures may be accessed and downloaded through this page.

For questions or additional information on these documents, you may contact Commission staff at 714.640.5100 or by visiting our Team Members page for additional contact information.

Entire Policies and Procedures

Entire Policies and Procedures Manual


Table of Contents

Table of Contents OC LAFCO – Policies and Procedures (1-2024)


Orange County LAFCO Bylaws

Commission Bylaws (3-2023)


Accounting and Finance Policies and Procedures

Accounting and Finance Policies and Procedures (3-2023)


Personnel Policies and Procedures

Personnel Policies and Procedures (3-2024)


Administrative Policies and Procedures

Appointment of OC LAFCO Public Members and Commissioners Terms Guidelines (3-2023)

Disposal of Surplus Property Policy (3-2023)

Legislative Policy and Guidelines (6-2023)

California Public Records Act Policy (3-2024)

Records Retention and Destruction Policy (3-2024)

Sponsorship of Conferences and Meetings Policy and Guidelines (3-2023)

Social Media Use Policy (3-2023)

Selecting LAFCO Voting Delegates Guidelines (3-2023)

Distribution of LAFCO Reports Policy (3-2023)

Software License Agreement Policy (3-2023)

Geographic Information Systems Policy (3-2023)

Conflict of Interest Advice Guidelines (3-2023)

Use of Computer Electronic Communications Policy (3-2023)

Limited English Proficiency Services Policy (8-2023)


Project Processing Policies and Procedures

Processing Applications and Evaluating Proposals Guidelines(3-2023)

Conducting Protest Hearings (9-2023)

Commission Initiation of Proposals Policy (10-2023)

Processing Conflicting Proposals (3-2023)

Policy and Procedures for Processing Incorporations (3-2024)

Review and Processing OASA (3-2023)

Unincorporated Small Islands Policy (3-2023)

Evaluating Plan for Providing Services Guidelines (3-2023)

Guidelines for Preparing Municipal Service Reviews (3-2023)

Disclosure of Political Expenditures Policy (3-2023)

Establishing and Updating Spheres of Influence Guidelines (3-2023)

Holding Public Community Meetings Policy (3-2023)

Indemnification of OC LAFCO by Applicants Policy (3-2023)

Incomplete Applications Policy (3-2023)

Fee Waiver and Refund Policy (3-2023)

Community Identity Policy (3-2023)

Policy and Procedures for Disincorporations (3-2023)

Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Policy (3-2023)

Entire Policies and Procedures

Entire Policies and Procedures Manual


Table of Contents

Table of Contents OC LAFCO – Policies and Procedures (1-2024)


Orange County LAFCO Bylaws

Commission Bylaws (3-2023)


Accounting and Finance Policies and Procedures

Accounting and Finance Policies and Procedures (3-2023)


Personnel Policies and Procedures

Personnel Policies and Procedures (9-2024)


Administrative Policies and Procedures

Appointment of OC LAFCO Public Members and Commissioners Terms Guidelines (3-2023)

Disposal of Surplus Property Policy (3-2023)

Legislative Policy and Guidelines (6-2023)

California Public Records Act Policy (3-2024)

Records Retention and Destruction Policy (2-2025)

Sponsorship of Conferences and Meetings Policy and Guidelines (3-2023)

Social Media Use Policy (3-2023)

Selecting LAFCO Voting Delegates Guidelines (3-2023)

Distribution of LAFCO Reports Policy (3-2023)

Software License Agreement Policy (3-2023)

Geographic Information Systems Policy (3-2023)

Conflict of Interest Advice Guidelines (3-2023)

Use of Computer Electronic Communications Policy (3-2023)

Limited English Proficiency Services Policy (8-2023)


Project Processing Policies and Procedures

Processing Applications and Evaluating Proposals Guidelines(3-2023)

Conducting Protest Hearings (9-2023)

Commission Initiation of Proposals Policy (10-2023)

Processing Conflicting Proposals (3-2023)

Policy and Procedures for Processing Incorporations (3-2024)

Review and Processing OASA (3-2023)

Unincorporated Small Islands Policy (3-2023)

Evaluating Plan for Providing Services Guidelines (3-2023)

Guidelines for Preparing Municipal Service Reviews (3-2023)

Disclosure of Political Expenditures Policy (3-2023)

Establishing and Updating Spheres of Influence Guidelines (3-2023)

Holding Public Community Meetings Policy (3-2023)

Indemnification of OC LAFCO by Applicants Policy (2-2025)

Incomplete Applications Policy (3-2023)

Fee Waiver and Refund Policy (3-2023)

Community Identity Policy (3-2023)

Policy and Procedures for Disincorporations (3-2023)

Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Policy (3-2023)

Enterprise Systems Catalog

Systems Catalog

Ralph M. Brown Act

Ralph M. Brown Act