Municipal Law

Best Best & Krieger provides advice regarding the interpretation and application of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) to our public entity clients.

Advice often pertains to:

• Requirements for agenda preparation, posting and distribution
• Closed session topics and reporting
• Notices and agendas for special and emergency meetings
• Adding agenda items after agenda is posted
• Conducting meetings by teleconferencing
• Application of Brown Act to committees of official bodies
• Avoiding violations and penalties

We also defend challenges to our clients' compliance with the Brown Act.