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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: Open Meetings-Brown Act Policy No. 200-2
Effective Date: 3/23/99
Revised: 9/12/06
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BACKGROUND
The Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 et sec.) requires that
meetings of the legislative body of a local agency shall be open and public. Therefore,
because they are included in the definition of a “legislative body,” the City Council,
Redevelopment Agency and all boards, commissions, and ad hoc committees are required
to comply with the Brown Act
PURPOSE
To ensure that the legislative bodies of the City of Lake Elsinore deliberate and take
action in open session in compliance with the Brown Act.
POLICY
All regular, special and adjourned meetings of any board, commission, and committee
shall be called, noticed and conducted in compliance with the Brown Act.
The City Attorney shall provide a copy of the Brown Act to all elected and appointed
members of the City Council, Redevelopment Agency, boards, commissions, and
committees in accordance with Section 54952.7 of the Brown Act.
HISTORY
Adopted by Resolution No. 99-13 3/23/99
Revised by Resolution No. 2006-152 9/12/06