Q: My question pertains to a California Municipal Public Agency subject to the Brown Act.
If I attend a board meeting and during my public comments, announce that the agenda violates the Brown Act because some agenda items do not have agenda materials, what can I ask or demand be done? Does every agenda item require agenda materials?
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When you attend a board meeting and believe that the agenda violates the Brown Act due to missing agenda materials, you can raise this concern during your public comment. You can ask the board to postpone or continue the discussion on those items until the necessary materials are provided to the public, as transparency and public access are key requirements of the Brown Act.
Not every agenda item requires materials, but for those that do, the relevant documents should be made available to the public at the same time the agenda is posted. If they aren't, you can request that the board comply with the Brown Act by ensuring that all supporting documents are accessible before proceeding with those agenda items.
It's important to be clear and assertive in your request, asking the board to address the issue immediately to ensure compliance with the law. If they refuse or ignore your request, you may have grounds to pursue further action to enforce the Brown Act.
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