LAFCO Policy Integration
CivicBound is fully customizable to meet the needs of each LAFCO. Policies can be integrated into workflows and editable reminders are available throughout the software.
Learn moreThe LAFCO Command Center
Everything you need to manage your LAFCO operations efficiently and maintain compliance with the CKH Act can be found in CivicBound.
The LAFCO Dashboard
The CivicBound Dashboard acts as the system’s control center, providing a real-time overview of active tasks, applications, deadlines, and meetings. It features multiple tabs and a color-coded task calendar to help staff quickly identify overdue, upcoming, or critical items. Dynamic statistics show key metrics such as the number of active Municipal Service Reviews (MSRs), pending applications, and unresolved tasks. This feature ensures that staff can manage priorities at a glance and maintain visibility over all ongoing Commission work.
Core Features
CivicBound provides a complete suite of tools designed specifically for LAFCOs. Every feature is built with CKH Act compliance in mind, helping your staff work more efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence.
CKH Deadline Tracking
Tracks statutory deadlines for CKH requirements, monitors compliance, and helps prevent costly procedural missteps that could attract lawsuits.
Learn moreApplication Management
Manage all types of applications with every statutory and procedural step required under the CKH Act, including completeness reviews, tax exchange tracking, and hearing scheduling. Integrate your LAFCO processes seamlessly in the software to ensure compliance.
Learn moreContact & Agency Management
CivicBound offers robust agency profiles with services and governance, Principal Act tracking, and a unified contact database to easily create and send notices to your agencies and cities across projects.
Learn moreLightning-Fast Notice Generation
Generate hearing notices and certificates in minutes, not hours. Templates auto-populate from application data, eliminating manual transcription and reducing errors.
Learn moreMeeting Management
Comprehensive scheduling and tracking of meetings including agenda creation, room scheduling, and meeting notice generation.
Learn moreIntegrated Document Management
Securely store, categorize, and manage all application-related documents with easy retrieval and organization.
Learn moreMunicipal Service Reviews & SOIs
Comprehensive tracking of Municipal Service Reviews (MSRs) and Spheres of Influence (SOIs) including status, deadlines, document management, and task assignment.
Learn moreNotification System
Easily generate and track notices for applications, meetings, and projects as required under the CKH Act through the notification system. Receive internal notifications on changes to projects and applications.
Learn moreAudit and Compliance Logging
All actions in CivicBound are tracked to provide a complete audit history. Streamline Public Records Act requests through the use of CivicBound.
Learn moreExporting & Reporting
CivicBound includes different types of exporting and reporting capabilities including mailing label exports for noticing and reporting for applications and projects.
Learn moreSearch & Filtering
Find what you are looking for through available search bars throughout the software. Filter views of applications, tasks, and projects by staff member, project type, status, and more.
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