The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's Advisory Committee convened on May 24, 2023, marking the beginning of a new term from 2023 to 2025. The meeting, held in a hybrid format at the bureau's headquarters in Sacramento and via Webex, welcomed both returning and new members. Bureau Chief opened the session by expressing gratitude to outgoing members Nicole Montague and Maria Mangini for their dedicated service and valuable contributions over multiple terms.

Following the introductory remarks, the Chief outlined the meeting's structure, emphasizing the importance of public participation. Attendees were informed that the meeting would be recorded and made available on YouTube for later viewing. The Chief provided instructions for public comments, highlighting the need for participants to have a microphone enabled on their devices or to use a phone call option if necessary.

As the meeting progressed, the Chief initiated a roll call for the newly appointed committee members, inviting each to introduce themselves. This process aimed to foster a sense of community and collaboration among the members as they embarked on their new term.

The meeting's agenda included discussions on various topics relevant to the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau, although specific agenda items were not detailed in the provided transcript. The Chief reiterated the procedure for discussions, encouraging members to engage actively by using the hand icon feature to signal their desire to speak.

Overall, the meeting set a collaborative tone for the new term, with a focus on inclusivity and effective communication among committee members and the public. Further discussions and decisions are anticipated in subsequent meetings as the committee addresses its agenda items.