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 12)
3) Financial Policy (Page 13)
4) Records Management Policy (Page 17)
CHAPTER II: COMMISSION MEETINGS & SELECTION PROCESS
5) Meeting Rules Policy (Page 31)
6) Public Member Selection Process Policy (Page 35)
7) Independent Special District Selection Process Policy (Page 37)
8) City Selection Process Policy (Page 41)
CHAPTER III: APPLICATIONS & PROPOSALS
9) Proposal Evaluation Policy (Page 44)
10) Processing Fees & Deposits Policy (Page 58)
11) Environmental Review Policy (Page 61)
12) Indemnification Agreement Policy (Page 76)
13) Certificate of Filing Policy (Page 78)
14) Protest Proceeding Policy (Page 79)
CHAPTER IV: TYPE OF APPLICATIONS
15) Extraterritorial Services Policy (Page 84)
16) Sphere of Influence Policy (Page 87)
17) City Incorporation Policy (Page 91)
CHAPTER V: OTHER POLICIES
18) Conflict of Interest Policy (Page 96)
19) Disclosure of Political Contribution Policy (Page 99)
20) Special District Governance Policy (Page 103)
21) Water Policy (Page 111)