Legislation Details

File #: 26-0648    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/22/2026 In control: Youth Commission
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action:
Title: Receive Brown Act Overview and Training.
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1: 2026 YC Brown Act Training

COMMITTEE AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission


Government Code § 84308 Applies:  Yes 
  No 
(If “YES” Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code § 84308)

 



SUBJECT:
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Receive Brown Act Overview and Training.

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RECOMMENDATIONRecommendation

Receive training regarding Brown Act requirements governing public meetings.

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SUMMARY:

The Ralph M. Brown Act was enacted to ensure that actions of local public agencies are taken in open and public meetings, with posted agendas.  The Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission is a Board Advisory Committee, and pursuant to the SCVWD Board Advisory Committee Handbook of Guidelines and Responsibilities, Youth Commission meetings must be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.

 

The following interactive training is designed to introduce Youth Commission members to some of the most important requirements under the Brown Act regarding notice and transparency in government.

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:

There are no Environmental Justice impacts associated with this item.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: 2026 YC Brown Act Training

 

 

UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:

Manager

Andrew Gschwind, 408-630-2804