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Attorney briefs trustees on Brown Act, teleconferencing changes and recordkeeping
Summary
At a governance workshop, counsel explained how the Brown Act defines meetings, serial‑meeting risks, teleconferencing exceptions (including AB2449/AB2302), and the recordkeeping needed when board members attend remotely.
The board received a detailed Brown Act refresher from district counsel’s presenter, who walked trustees through what constitutes a public meeting under the Brown Act and practical pitfalls for members who communicate outside public sessions. "A meeting is when a majority of members meet to hear, discuss, deliberate or take action on any item within that board's subject matter jurisdiction," the presenter said, warning that social media comments, 'likes' and consecutive electronic messages can…
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