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Carpinteria council asks staff to draft policy on when councilmembers may attend outside events to avoid Brown Act issues
Summary
Council directed staff to prepare a draft policy to clarify which councilmembers should attend events where a quorum could trigger Brown Act notice and public-access requirements. Staff outlined several options and requested direction on priorities.
City staff at the May 12 council meeting asked the council to provide direction on whether to develop a formal policy for councilmember attendance at outside events where Brown Act limits could apply and, if so, what priority rules should govern attendance.
City Attorney'level staff and the city manager described the Brown Act's basic rule: when a quorum of a legislative body (three or more councilmembers) gathers and discusses city business within the council's jurisdiction, the meeting typically must be publicly noticed, have an agenda and allow public comment. Staff described six Brown Act…
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