Legal Authority:

Board of Supervisors Minute Order on August 18, 1998. Board action of June 30, 2000 approved continuation of committee upon revising the bylaws. Bylaws further revised per Board action on July 3, 2000, February 19, 2002, February 21, 2006, October 5, 2010, and October 4, 2011.

Membership Qualifications:

Seven (7) members, each appointed by majority vote of the Board of Supervisors, composed of one (1) nominee from each Supervisorial District and two (2) members at large nominated by any member of the Board of Supervisors. Committee members must reside within the greater Bakersfield area as defined by the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan boundaries. Current City and County officials are ineligible for Committee membership.

Term:

Pleasure of the Board

Duties:

It shall be the responsibility of the Committee to • monitor legislation affecting the annexation process • provide a forum for citizens to discuss annexation issues • monitor local annexation policies and procedures • consult with LAFCo staff and attend LAFCO meetings regarding annexations • examine annexation policies and procedures of selected California jurisdictions for possible application in Kern County • update County annexation materials to ensure accuracy • advise the Board of Supervisors on annexation issues The scope of the Committee's duties is geographically limited to the greater Bakersfield area as defined by the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan boundaries.

Meeting Place and Time:

The meeting place and time of the Committee shall be established by majority vote of the Committee provided that the Committee shall meet quarterly and at regular times.

Compensation:

None

Ethics Training:

N/A

Contact:

County Administrative Office
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Fifth Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3198

Required Documents/Training:

• Loyalty Oath not required
• Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) not required
• Ethics training not required