The Authority is comprised of two members from the Crescent City City Council, two members of the Del Norte County Board of Supervisors and one other public member, elected by the other four. Each member is appointed annually, except for the public member who serves a two year term.

The Authority generally meets the third Tuesday of each month starting at 4:00 P.M in the Supervisors Chambers located at 981 H Street, Crescent City.