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California open meetings: agenda and minutes deadlines

Regular meeting agenda / notice72 hours before the meeting
Special meeting notice24 hours
MinutesNo fixed statutory deadline
LawBrown Act, Gov. Code §54954.2 (regular), §54956 (special)
Last checked2026-09-25

What to know

No statutory deadline for minutes. SB 707 (2026) adds rules for remote participation and, for some bodies, agenda translation.

Local charters, ordinances and board bylaws often require more notice than state law. When they do, follow the stricter rule — in CivicPorch you can set a board's own notice period and reminders use it.

Work out a deadline

This is general information, not legal advice. Statutes have exceptions (emergencies, recessed meetings, holidays) — check with your solicitor or municipal attorney when in doubt.

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