Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs) are subdivisions of the State of California, independent agenies found in each county, established by the State Legislature, to review and regulate the formation of local governement agencies and changes in organization including; boundary changes, spheres of influence, annexations, detachments, new formations, and incorporations.  The staff serves in a professional and administrative capacity to the Commission by providing technical expertise and administrative support including the review and analysis of poposals, makin grecommendations, conducting studies, maintaining the LAFCO office and records, and acting as a liaison with local agencies and the public.