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The California Coastal Commission is an independent state agency established by the California Coastal Act of 1976 to protect and enhance California's coast for present and future generations. It meets monthly in coastal communities from Del Norte to San Diego, deliberating on proposed development projects and land use plans within California's 1.5 million acre, 1,100-mile long coastal zone.

The Commission has 12 voting members and up to 12 alternates, plus three non-voting ex officio members. California's Governor and the leaders of the Senate and Assembly each appoint four Commissioners — two from the general public and two local elected officials — drawn from the state's six coastal regions to ensure statewide representation.