California SB470 allows state bodies to hold open meetings via teleconference, enhancing public participation and access.

California SB470 amends the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act to allow state bodies to hold open meetings via teleconference. This includes providing remote access for the public to hear and observe the meetings. The bill ensures that a majority of members must be physically present at the primary meeting location, while others can participate remotely. It mandates that the public notice include details of the primary meeting location but not the remote locations of participants.

California SB470 allows state bodies to hold open meetings via teleconference, enhancing public participation and access.

California SB470 amends the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act to allow state bodies to hold open meetings via teleconference. This includes providing remote access for the public to hear and observe the meetings. The bill ensures that a majority of members must be physically present at the primary meeting location, while others can participate remotely. It mandates that the public notice include details of the primary meeting location but not the remote locations of participants.