Topic - Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is the lead agency responsible for coordinating housing and social services for the homeless in Los Angeles County. LAHSA is governed by a 10-member board of commissioners, five of whom are appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles, while the remaining five are appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. - Source: Wikipedia

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