Brown Act compliance and open government
Summary
New state law effective July 1 requires two-way remote access to public meetings and sets rules for what happens when phone or internet service fails mid-meeting. Commissioners also got reminders about avoiding serial meetings and social-media pitfalls.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The public gains guaranteed remote access to watch and participate in commission meetings.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commission on Aging — June 15, 2026
New state law effective July 1 requires two-way remote access to public meetings and sets rules for what happens when phone or internet service fails mid-meeting. Commissioners also got reminders about avoiding serial meetings and social-media pitfalls.
Planning Commission — May 7, 2026
The commission got its annual refresher on California's open-meeting law, including new 2026 rules requiring two-way remote public access and stricter remote-participation rules under SB 707. Commissioners flagged practical worries about accidentally violating the law through casual conversations and social media.
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