What is the Brown act?

Question

In California there is something called the Brown act
I think has to do with public entries hold public meetings but I need more detail
thank you

Answer 1

Open Meeting Laws In California: The Brown Act

THE BASICS

Meetings of public bodies must be "open and public," actions may not be secret, and action taken in violation of open meetings laws may be voided. (§§ 54953(a), 54953(c), 54960.1(d))

WHO'S COVERED

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Local agencies, including counties, cities, school and special districts. (§ 54951)
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"Legislative bodies" of each agency--the agency's governing body plus "covered boards," that is, any board, commission, committee, task force or other advisory body created by the agency, whether permanent or temporary. (§ 54952(b))
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Any standing committee of a covered board, regardless of number of members. (§ 54952(b))
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Governing Bodies of Non-profit corporations formed by a public agency or which includes a member of a covered board and receives public money from that board. (§ 54952(c))