1. (a) The chief counsel, or their designee, shall attend all meetings of the council and shall serve as parliamentarian and be prepared to advise the council on questions of law.

2. (b) The clerk to the council, or their designee, shall attend all meetings of the council, facilitate orderly public comment, and maintain a full and complete record of all meetings and the vote of each member.

   1. (2) The minutes of a closed session taken by any person other than the clerk pursuant to this subsection shall be retained in a separate minute book by the chief counsel.

   (c)(1) For a closed session held pursuant to the Act, the clerk, or another officer or employee designated by the council, shall attend each closed session and record the topics discussed and decisions made at all closed sessions.

Note: Authority cited: Section 85210, Water Code. Reference: Section 11126.1, Government Code; and Sections 85200 and 85210, Water Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-19-2025; operative 10-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 34).