DATE: August 11, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT: Revision to Administrative Policy No. 29 - Board of Supervisors Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve the proposed revisions to Administrative Policy No. 29, Board of Supervisors Meetings, which incorporate updates throughout the policy and add a new section titled 'News Media Worker Access' to clarify expectations and procedures for media representatives attending Board meetings.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Administrative Policy No. 29 governs regular meetings, workshops, special meetings, public participation, remote participation disruptions, and management responsibilities related to Board of Supervisors meetings. The proposed revision adds a new section outlining expectations and guidelines for credentialed news media workers' participation and coverage at Board meetings. This policy addition establishes designated media areas, criteria for media credentialing, and rules intended to ensure media access while maintaining orderly Board proceedings. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
The Board may choose not to approve the revisions. Not adopting the update would maintain the current version of Administrative Policy No. 29, leaving expectations for media participation undefined and potentially leading to inconsistencies in media access or placement during Board meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action.
DISCUSSION:
Administrative Policy 29 outlines how the Board of Supervisors schedules regular meetings, workshops, special meetings, and joint meetings. It establishes rules for public participation, including time limits for speakers and procedures for both in-person and remote comments. The policy also details how the Board must respond to disruptions in remote participation services to ensure tran...
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