Public Participation in the Advisory Committee Following the intent of the brown act Kathryn E. Meola, Chief Deputy San Mateo County Counsel’s Office
Ralph M. Brown Ralph M. Brown California State Assembly 1943-1961 30th District – from Modesto Speaker of the Assembly 1959-1961 Appointed to Fifth Appellate District Court 1961 Best known for enacting the Brown Act Ralph M. Brown Ralph M. Brown
Public Participation Similar to the intent behind the Brown Act Public commissions, boards, councils and other public agencies Exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business Actions be taken openly Deliberations be conducted openly The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies that serve them.
Ad-hoc Advisory Committee Not covered by the Brown Act BUT intent of the Brown Act will be followed: Open to the public Process for public comment Commitment to posting agenda and providing meeting materials Website Email Public meetings Speaker cards Time limit Comment period before actions are taken