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About us San Luis Obispo LAFCO is a local government agency that ensures development occurs in a practical and logical manner while balancing the preservation of agriculture and open space with the provision of sustainable services.   LAFCO was established in each county by State law in 1963. San Luis Obispo LAFCO operates independently from the Cities, the County, and the State government to regulate the boundaries and service areas of the 7 cities, 35 independent special districts, and 11 dependent districts (County Service Areas) in the County. The Commission is comprised of an 11-member board representing local agencies (Cities, County, and special districts) throughout the county.  LAFCOs are responsible for, in part, establishing jurisdictional boundaries, s