Following our reporting on
combatting disruptive behavior during public meetings in
November 2023, we asked counties to share their best practices
and policies for managing public meetings. This includes rules of
civility, codes of conduct, scripts used to respond to meeting
disruptions, and other resources that counties have found useful
in conducting effective meetings during conflict.
As a result, CSAC has compiled those resources into a Brown Act
toolkit designed to help counties promote efficient, effective,
and safe governance of public meetings.
We appreciate the time and attention of the counties that
provided information and resources to CSAC, which informed the
development of this toolkit. CSAC will continue to share
resources to aid counties in conducting meetings in a way that is
inclusive, respectful, and productive.
If you have questions or would like to share best practices or
policies from your county, please contact Eric Lawyer or Jessica Sankus.
