1. Public Participation in the Advisory Committee
Following the intent of the brown act
Kathryn E. Meola, Chief Deputy
San Mateo County Counsel’s Office

2. Ralph M. Brown Ralph M. Brown California State Assembly 1943-1961
30th District – from Modesto
Speaker of the Assembly
Appointed to Fifth Appellate District Court 1961
Best known for enacting the Brown Act
Ralph M. Brown
Ralph M. Brown

3. 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.

4. 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
Public meetings
Speaker cards
Time limit
Comment period before actions are taken