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  • Handbooks

    California Brown Act Primer

    […] [16] Gov. Code § 54954.2(a). [17] The Brown Act, Open Meetings For Local Legislative Bodies, Office of the Attorney General, 2003, at pp. 16-17. [18] Gov. Code §§ 54954.2(a),  54957.7(a). [19] Gov. Code § 54954.2(a)(3). "Action taken" means "a collective decision made by a majority of the members of a legislative body, a collective commitment or promise […]

    September 8, 2024

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    Explainers

    […] position and manner that makes it clear that the writing relates to an agenda item for an upcoming meeting," in addition to other requirements. Govt. Code § 54957.5(b)(2)(B)(ii). As a practical matter, many agencies may post all current & past agendas & supporting documents online in the interest of simplicity & transparency, but it’s […]

    July 3, 2024

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act

    Incomplete labor exemption codes within School District closed session agenda

    I have continually requested the agenda labor exemption code be corrected for a closed session in our School District. The full exemption code is 54957.6(a), however they continue to list only 54957, leaving out the .6(a) portion. I believe accuracy would be better for transparency, and I want it to be legal as well. […]

    March 24, 2016

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act

    Teacher terminated after closed session

    […] generally need not exceed 20 words." Govt. Code Section 54954.2(a). However, with respect to "every item of business to be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 54957" (i.e., appointment or employment of a public employee, discussed below), the Brown Act specifies that, at least in connection with the appointment of a public employee […]

    October 20, 2011