Locunity/Palm Desert, CA·Other

Joint intergovernmental commission formed in 1981 by the cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells. Originally established to coordinate fire protection and paramedic services, the commission was renamed from the Cove Communities Fire Commission in 2005 when cities began contracting individually for fire services. The commission remains actively involved in regional programs and projects including general law enforcement issues, fire/paramedic services, the Joslyn Senior Center, the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, the YMCA of the Desert, and certain Palm Desert recreational facilities and services. Comprised of six elected city council members, two from each participating city.