The Brown Act

California has updated the Brown Act. Changes impacting local advisory boards/commissions are effective January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2030
Brown Act Guide (8 Pages) 
​Doc  | Word | PDF
Brown Act Guide Cover Page; 1. The Basics; 2. Teleconference & Alternative Teleconference Rules (Highlighted in Yellow); 3. Frequently Asked Questions; 4. Brown Act Government Code; * The Brown Act Chapter of Government Code shall be given to all members of CA's local behavioral health boards/commissions (Per GOV 54952.7)
Brown Act Guide in PDF Format
​​Brown Act Training
 Recording  |  ​PowerPoint |  PDF
The Brown Act Training Recording | Open Meeting Rules for California's Local Advisory Boards and Commissions CA GOV 54950-54963 includes changes effective January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2030
Recorded Brown Act Training
​​Brown Act Full Government Code 
​(52 Pages) ​​​PDF  | HTML (CA Legislature)
​CA counties map by behavioral health region, showing 58 counties plus Berkeley and Tri-Cities. (Sutter and Yuba Counties are one jurisdiction). View map.
The california association of local behavioral* health boards & commissions (cALBHB/C) supports the work of california's 59 local behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, training and Technical Assistance. 

Local boards are responsible** for reviewing public behavioral health needs, services, facilities and special problems, and serve in an advisory capacity to local governing bodies and local behavioral health directors. ​

​*"Behavioral" Refers to Mental Health as well as Alcohol and Drugs.
**CA Welfare & Institutions Code (WIC) 5604
Donations are welcome. CALBHB/C is a nonprofit organization.