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Q: Is it legal for a public school board at to require a member of the public to sign in in order to address the board on an agendized item? A: The California Supreme Court has recognized that “‘[a] school board of a school district constitutes a “legislative body” of a “local agency”‘” under Government Code §§ 54951-54952 of the Brown Act.  “‘Thus [a school board] is subject to the requirements of the Brown Act,

Public Comment Identification Requirements Q: Can an agency require a member of the public to state their name and address in order to address the agency on an agenda item? A: The Brown Act provides that “[e]very agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body’s consideration of the item, that

Sign-in cards for public comment Q: I have been asking my local school district board to provide for public comments during the school board meetings.  Previously attendees had to fill out a speaker card, give it to the superintendent.  Their question would be answered within three days at which time they would receive a phone call from the district.  The board finally aquiessed to my requests and threats to sue.  However, the change, I believe,

Identifying self while making public comment Q: Does a member of the public have to identify themselves before commenting?  Can they be refused if they do not? A: The Brown Act provides that “[e]very agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body.”  Ca. Govt. Code Section