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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 18653 Board Meeting Requirements

§ 18653 Board Meeting Requirements

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§ 18653 Board Meeting Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The board meets in Sacramento or other places when needed.
  • •At least half the members must be present to make decisions.
  • •Three members must agree for any decision to be official.
  • •The board can have private meetings to talk about recommendations or decisions after hearings.

Example

Imagine a school club where the leaders need to decide on a new rule.

The club leaders must meet in their usual spot or somewhere else if needed. At least half of them have to be there to talk about it. For the new rule to pass, three leaders must agree. Sometimes, they might have a private chat to discuss their ideas before telling everyone else.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18653 Board Meeting Requirements

The board shall meet in Sacramento as often as the needs of the public service may require and in such other places as it may designate. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum. The vote of three concurring members shall be required to make any action of the board effective. The board shall keep minutes of its own proceedings and record its official actions. The board may hold executive sessions as provided in Section 11126 of the Government Code to deliberate on (1) recommendations to the Governor or the Legislature, or (2) decisions to be reached following hearings related to the administration of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 18000) and Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5, of Title 2 of the Government Code or of the rules thereunder. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

boardquorumexecutive sessionsGovernment Code

Related Statutes

  • § 20097 Board Office Quorum
  • § 18651 Board Personnel Appointment Authority
  • § 18652 Board Office Requirements
  • § 18654 Executive Officer Delegation Authority
  • § 18654.5 Civil Service Administration Appeals

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 18653.
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