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Board of Supervisors

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.

Michael D. Antonovich

Executive Office of the Board

Highlights

City or Unincorporated Area?
Not sure if you live in a city or an unincorporated area? Even if your mailing address has a city, you may live outside its boundaries. 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.

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

	Areas By Districts County supervisors are elected to represent specific areas within the County. This site shows the districts they represent.
	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.
	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) \| Video-Transcripts \| Webcast \| Calendar
	Board Member Biographies Biographies are available of the current five members of the Board of Supervisors, as well former supervisors.
	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.
	Board Members Websites Each of the five members of the Board of Supervisors has a website.
	Department & Commission Appointments Members of the Board of Supervisors are appointed to commissions and committees to represent the County's interests.
	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.
	General Board Information Information on how to contact supervisors, their responsibilities, salary and tenure is provided on this website.
	Historical Board Group Photos Historical group photos of the Board of Supervisors are displayed on this website, dating back to 1887.
	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.
	Supervisorial District Maps Maps outline the boundaries of the five supervisorial districts.
	Zip Codes A zip code map and lists show the County's zip codes and corresponding supervisorial districts.