Finding F10
Sonoma LAFCO does not have a succession plan for the Executive Officer. Without a succession plan, transition in leadership can result in negative consequences.
Jury report: Sonoma Local Area Formation Commission – Opportunities Abound · PDF page 13
Permanent linkOfficial response
Sonoma LAFCO Commission
Says a 2025 ad hoc committee considered succession and concluded recruitment was the realistic option with three staff positions.
Read official response · PDF page 4Identifies the committee, year, conclusion and staffing constraint explaining why no broader plan was prepared.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.