The Open Space Authority board of directors has developed a framework of policies, guidelines and supporting documentation to assist in meeting the goals of the Authority. These documents also reiterate the Authority’s obligations under the law.

Board Operating Rules and Procedures
Employee Handbook
Access & Use Regulations
20% Funding Guidelines
Conflict of Interest Policy
Five-Year Plan
Enabling Act
Livestock Grazing Guidelines

Financials

The Open Space Authority contracts annually with a certified public accountant to conduct an audit of all Authority financial transactions and records.

Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2011-2012
Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Financial Audit for Fiscal Year 2008-2009

Budget Amendment FY 2012-2013 No. 1
Operating Budget FY 2012-2013

Periodically, the Open Space Authority complete studies and research that may be of interest to the communities it serves.

3/14/2009 Meeting Notes: Agriculture Today and Tomorrow

Bay Area Agricultural Land Conservation Organizations Study submitted by the OSA's Citizen's Advisory Committee,

Draft Agricultural Land Conservation Recommendations submitted by the OSA's Citizen's Advisory Committee