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File #: 26-6586   
Type: Orange County Transportation Authority Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/30/2025 In control: Executive Committee
On agenda: 2/2/2026 Final action: 2/2/2026
Title: Updates to the Ralph M. Brown Act
Sponsors: Andrea West, Jennifer L. Bergener
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Presentation

Subject

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Updates to the Ralph M. Brown Act

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Overview

SB 707 (Chapter 327, Statutes of 2025) was passed on October 3, 2025, amending the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). These amendments began taking effect January 1, 2026, with notable changes related to public participation becoming effective on July 1, 2026. This report provides an overview of the changes impacting meetings held by the Orange County Transportation Authority and seeks direction regarding the adoption of a meeting disruption policy and teleconferencing options available to Board Members.

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Recommendation(s)

A.                     Direct staff to return with an Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Disruption Policy for consideration by the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.

 

B.                     Provide direction to staff regarding the ability of Orange County Transportation Authority Board Members to use the “just cause” alternative teleconferencing method and return with a policy for Board of Directors consideration, if directed.