MANAGEMENT

Detailed explanation-1: -One California open meetings law, the Bagley-Keene Act, applies at the state government level. Specifically, it applies to the meetings of a “state body.” A “state body” refers to state boards, state commissions, and similar multi-member bodies of state government that are required to hold official meetings.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Proceedings open to public. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by section 405, all public proceedings must be open to the public and any person must be permitted to attend a public proceeding.

Detailed explanation-3: -All public bodies should be required to establish open, accessible internal systems for ensuring the public’s right to receive information. Generally, bodies should designate an individual who is responsible for processing such requests and for ensuring compliance with the law.

Detailed explanation-4: -Public meetings are familiar, established ways for people to come together to express their opinions, hear a public speaker or proposed plan, engage in shared learning about a topic, or work together to develop solutions. Public meetings do not have to follow any specific script or agenda.