The five-member Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Los Angeles. Created by the state Legislature in 1852, the Board has executive, legislative and quasi-judicial roles. Members are elected by voters in their respective districts and are limited to three four-year terms.
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Voting Districts
By putting in a street address, you can find out what political districts represent that area and whether the area is unincorporated or in a city.
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Board Meeting Transcripts
Transcripts and video-transcripts of Board of Supervisors meetings that date back to January 2003 are available online to assist the public in researching specific topics. Audio is in English and Spanish.
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Biographies of Supervisors
The Public Information Office is compiling biographies of the more than 140 persons who have served as county supervisors since the County was created in 1850, but has been unable to locate information on two: G.A. Sturgis (1853) and Haywood (first name unknown, 1859). Anyone with information is asked to e-mail info@ceo.lacounty.gov
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Board of Supervisors Links
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Areas By Districts
County supervisors are elected to represent specific areas within the County. This site shows the districts they represent.
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Board Correspondence
Departments post their correspondence to the Board of Supervisors online to assist the public in understanding the activities and issues of County government.
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Board Meetings
The public is able to research items discussed by the Board of Supervisors by viewing the agenda, supporting documents, minutes, transcripts, and video-transcripts. Meetings are also broadcast live on the website.
Agenda
| Minutes (Statement of Proceedings)
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| Calendar
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Board Member Biographies
Biographies are available of the current five members of the Board of Supervisors, as well former supervisors.
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Board Member Photos
The official individual and group photos of the five current supervisors are available, as well as historical group photos of former Boards of Supervisors.
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Board Members Websites
Each of the five members of the Board of Supervisors has a website.
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Department & Commission Appointments
Members of the Board of Supervisors are appointed to commissions and committees to represent the County's interests.
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Executive Office of the Board
The Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors provides administrative services to the Board, including maintaining records of proceedings and serving as administrative officer of the Assessment Appeals Board.
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General Board Information
Information on how to contact supervisors, their responsibilities, salary and tenure is provided on this website.
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Historical Board Group Photos
Historical group photos of the Board of Supervisors are displayed on this website, dating back to 1887.
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Historical Board Information
A total of 143 men and two women have served as a supervisor since the Board of Supervisors was created in 1852, two years after the County was formed.
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Supervisorial District Maps
Maps outline the boundaries of the five supervisorial districts.
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TEST - Historical Board Group Photos
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Zip Codes
A zip code map and lists show the County's zip codes and corresponding supervisorial districts.
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Related Departments, Commissions and Agencies
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A total of 377 votes were cast in the County’s first election in 1850.
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A three-man Court of Sessions governed the County before the creation of the Board of Supervisors.
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The County charter was approved in 1913.
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The Board of Supervisors was created by the state Legislature in 1852, two years after the County was established.
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There are four males and one female serving as county supervisors.
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Supervisors are elected by the voters of their district.
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Vacancies on the Board of Supervisors are filled by the governor.
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Terms of new supervisors begin at noon the first Monday in December following their election.
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Supervisors are limited to three, four-year consecutive terms.
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The Board of Supervisors meets each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise noticed.
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The chair pro tem becomes the chair of the Board the Tuesday following the first Monday in December.
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The chair of the Board of Supervisors is officially called mayor, though most members do not use the title.
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Elections to the Board of Supervisors are non-partisan.
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The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors.
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There have been more than 140 supervisors in LA. County's history.
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