Locunity/California Coastal Commission, CA·Other

Independent, quasi-judicial state agency established by the California Coastal Act of 1976, charged with protecting and enhancing California's coast and ocean for present and future generations. The Commission has quasi-judicial control of land use and public access along the state's 1,100-mile coastline, issuing coastal development permits, certifying Local Coastal Programs, reviewing appeals, conducting federal consistency reviews, and taking enforcement actions. Composed of 12 voting commissioners (6 public members and 6 local elected officials) appointed by the Governor, Senate Rules Committee, and Assembly Speaker, plus 3 non-voting ex officio members representing the Natural Resources Agency, State Transportation Agency, and State Lands Commission.