Councils of governments in California

Councils of governments in California are voluntary organizations of local governments within a specific region. Unlike cities, counties, and other types of local governments in California, councils of governments are organized as joint powers authorities and funded by dues from their member governments.[1] They play a number of official roles in state governmental processes such as developing regional housing need allocations (RHNAs).

The state has 24 councils of governments:[2]

References

  1. ↑ "What are Councils of Governments?". Western Riverside Council of Governments. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Our Members - California Association of Councils of Governments". California Association of Councils of Governments. Retrieved December 7, 2025.