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Kerman adopts policy on disruption of telephonic or internet service during meetings to align with SB 707
Summary
Council adopted a policy (Res. 26-39) to address disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings, implementing Brown Act changes under Senate Bill 707. The motion passed 3-0-0-2.
The Kerman City Council adopted a Council Policy addressing disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings to incorporate amendments to the Brown Act under Senate Bill 707 (Res. 26-39).
Councilmember Hall moved and Councilmember Dhaliwal seconded the motion; recorded votes were Ayes: Hall, Dhaliwal, Pacheco and the motion passed 3-0-0-2. The minutes do not record public comment on the policy. The resolution implements procedures for two-way remote access disruption as required by state law.
Why it matters: SB 707 amended open-meeting rules regarding remote participation and disruption; the locally adopted policy provides operational rules for staff and the Council when telephonic or internet disruptions occur during public meetings.
