In accordance with State law, Santa Cruz LAFCO has adopted the following policies and rules to guide its operations and decisions:
Santa Cruz LAFCO Policies & Procedures Handbook (21 Policies in Total)
CHAPTER I: ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
1) Employment Policy (Page 3)
2) Personnel Policy (Page 16)
3) Financial Policy (Page 17)
4) Records Management Policy (Page 21)
CHAPTER II: COMMISSION MEETINGS & SELECTION PROCESS
5) Meeting Rules Policy (Page 35)
6) Public Member Selection Process Policy (Page 39)
7) Independent Special District Selection Process Policy (Page 41)
8) City Selection Process Policy (Page 45)
CHAPTER III: APPLICATIONS & PROPOSALS
9) Proposal Evaluation Policy (Page 48)
10) Processing Fees & Deposits Policy (Page 62)
11) Environmental Review Policy (Page 66)
12) Indemnification Agreement Policy (Page 81)
13) Certificate of Filing Policy (Page 83)
14) Protest Proceeding Policy (Page 84)
CHAPTER IV: TYPE OF APPLICATIONS
15) Extraterritorial Services Policy (Page 89)
16) Sphere of Influence Policy (Page 91)
17) City Incorporation Policy (Page 96)
CHAPTER V: OTHER POLICIES
18) Conflict of Interest Policy (Page 101)
19) Disclosure of Political Contribution Policy (Page 104)
20) Special District Governance Policy (Page 108)
21) Water Policy (Page 116)