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Brown Act changes coming July 1: Paso Robles briefed on new remote‑access, translation and outreach requirements
Summary
City and outside counsel summarized SB 707 Brown Act updates for the council, telling officials that eligible bodies must provide remote two‑way access, adopt disruption/restoration policies, offer translation outreach where language minorities exceed 20%, and file new web and accessibility requirements.
City Attorney Elizabeth Hall and outside counsel Nick Garbelle (BBK) briefed the council on amendments to the Brown Act (SB 707) during the Feb. 3 meeting, summarizing provisions that already took effect on Jan. 1 and those that apply to 'eligible legislative bodies' (including Paso Robles' city council) on July 1.
Key items for eligible bodies that take effect July 1 include mandatory public access via two‑way telephonic or two‑way audiovisual remote participation, a requirement to adopt a disruption‑of‑service…
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