Los Angeles
Municipal Guide
2018-19
Selected Los Angeles County Departments,
Commissions and Related Agencies
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AGRICULTURE COMMISIONER/WEIGHTS &
MEASURES, DEPARTMENT OF
12300 Lower Azusa Road
Arcadia, CA 91006-5872
Telephone: 626-575-5471
Fax: 626-443-6652
http://acwm.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/acwm
Enforces state laws which prevent the introduction or spread
of insects, diseases, weeds and animal pests; maintains quality
and prevents consumer deception in handling and in food chain;
regulates use of pesticides; controls hazardous weeds and pest
animals; abates bee disease and provides bee control information;
compiles crop production and similar data.
ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER, OFICE OF
320 West Temple Street, Room G-35
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 213-974-6626
Fax: 213-626-3171
http://apd.lacounty.gov
Provides legal representation to indigent defendants the Public
Defender is unable to represent, due to a conflict of interest, for court
proceedings in the Superior Court and for appeals to higher courts.
ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF
5898 Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
Telephone: 562-728-4882
Fax: 562-422-3408
http://animalcare.lacounty.gov
Enforces state laws and County ordinances regarding the humane
care of domestic animals; impounds and shelters stray dogs and
cats as well as other animals normally cared for during cruelty
investigations; rescues and returns wild animals to nature;
licenses dogs and cats; inspects and licenses pet kennels and wild
animal compounds; conducts low-cost rabies vaccination clinics;
provides a low-cost spay and neuter program for pet population
control.
ASESOR, OFICE OF THE
500 West Temple Street, Room 225
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 888-807-2111
Fax: 213-974-3211
http://assessor.lacounty.gov
Locates all taxable property in the County and identifies
ownership; establishes value for all property subject to property
taxation; reassesses property upon transfer or change of
ownership; adds value for new construction; lists the value of all
property on the assessment roll; and processes all property tax
exemptions.
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER, OFICE OF
500 West Temple Street, Room 525
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 213-974-8301
Fax: 213-626-5427
http://auditor.lacounty.gov
Maintains financial control over the centralized accounting
records and transactions of the County, school districts and special
districts; prepares and issues warrants for employee payroll,
welfare, services and supplies; conducts operational and financial
audits of the County departments, the courts, special districts and
concessionaires; checks and certifies assessed valuations, extends
tax rates and makes charges against the tax collector; processes
tax refunds and cancellations; apportions and distributes taxes to
taxing agencies; and provides accounting control of funds to be
allocated to community redevelopment agencies.
BEACHES & HARBORS, DEPARTMENT OF
13837 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Telephone: 310-305-9503
Fax: 310-821-6345
http://beaches.lacounty.gov
Operates Marina del Rey Small Craft Harbor and 31 miles of
beaches from White Point/Royal Palms in the south to Nicholas
Canyon Beach in the north. Within the County-owned Marina del
Rey, administers property leases; maintains all County-operated
harbor facilities; maintains community relations and recreational
programs; operates recreational vehicle and parking lots.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, EXECUTIVE OFICE OF THE
500 West Temple Street, Suite 383
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 213-974-1411
Fax: 213-633-5100
http://bos.lacounty.gov
The Board of Supervisors serves as the governing body of the
County. Enacts ordinances and establishes specific regulations for
the administration of County departments and special districts.
It adopts the final County budget on or before August 1st of each
year. The executive officer acts as administrative head of the
department. Serves as secretary to the Board of Supervisors as a
whole and maintains records of Board proceedings and serves as
administrative officer of the Assessment Appeals Board, which
sits as a board of equalization for Los Angeles County.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFICE
500 West Temple Street, Room 713
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 213-974-1101
Fax: 213-687-7130
http://ceo.lacounty.gov
Prepares budget and operational recommendations for the Board
of Supervisors; monitors and controls expenditures; analyzes and
advocates legislation; coordinates capital projects and debt, asset,
leasing and space management; monitors city redevelopment
activities; provides central coordination for strategic planning
and performance measurement efforts; coordinates emergency
preparedness activities and cost recovery efforts following major
emergencies and disasters; administers insurance management
programs; addresses unincorporated area issues; advises on
international protocol issues; collaborates with departments to
deliver seamless service to children and their families; coordinates
implementation of the Homeless Prevention Initiative; manages
the employee relations program and compensation/classification
systems; provides risk management services; coordinates
centralized workplace programs; regulates cable television
franchises; provides centralized photographic and graphic arts
services; and initiates and promotes activities which provide
information about the County to the public.
CHIEF INFORMATION OFICE
350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 188
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Telephone: 213-253-5600
Fax: 213-633-4733
http://portal.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/cio
Develops and implements a strategic direction and vision for the
effective application of information technology throughout the
County of Los Angeles. Develops Countywide business automation
plans, develops enterprise computer and telecommunications
standards to ensure compatibility, and ensures all automation
initiatives are in concert with both departmental and County
objectives.
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
5770 South Eastern Avenue
Commerce, CA 90040
Telephone: 866-901-3212
Fax: 323-869-0590
TTY: 866-399-4096
http://cssd.lacounty.gov
Provides a wide range of child support services with the primary
responsibility for the administration, collection, and distribution
of support payments for children; assists parents with child
support procedures and processes; partners with communitybased
organizations and other County agencies that provide job
training, job placement, peer counseling, and parenting classes to
aid unemployed and underemployed non-custodial parents.
CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
425 Shatto Place
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Telephone: 213-351-5507
TDD: 800-272-6699
http://dcfs.lacounty.gov
Provides social services to children and their families when
children are at risk due to actual or potential child abuse, neglect,
abandonment or exploitation. This includes protective services