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(iv) (I) Subject to subclause (II), the local agency makes physical copies available for public
inspection, beginning the next regular business hours for the local agency, at the office or
location designated pursuant to clause (i) of subparagraph (A).

(II) This clause is satisfied only if the next regular business hours of the local agency
commence at least 24 hours before that meeting.

(c) Writings that are public records described in subdivision (b) and distributed during a public
meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the local
agency or a member of its legislative body, or after the meeting if prepared by some other
person. These writings shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats upon request by
a person with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation
thereof.

(d) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent the legislative body of a local agency from
charging a fee or deposit for a copy of a public record pursuant to Section 7922.530, except that
a surcharge shall not be imposed on persons with disabilities in violation of Section 202 of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and
regulations adopted in implementation thereof.

(e) This section shall not be construed to limit or delay the public’s right to inspect or obtain a
copy of any record required to be disclosed under the requirements of the California Public
Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), including, but not
limited to, the ability of the public to inspect public records pursuant to Section 7922.525 and
obtain copies of public records pursuant to either subdivision (b) of Section 7922.530 or Section
7922.535. This chapter shall not be construed to require a legislative body of a local agency to
place any paid advertisement or any other paid notice in any publication.

54957.6. Closed sessions regarding employee matters; meeting with designated
representatives

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a legislative body of a local agency may hold
closed sessions with the local agency’s designated representatives regarding the salaries, salary
schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of its represented and
unrepresented employees, and, for represented employees, any other matter within the
statutorily-provided scope of representation, subject to all of the following conditions:

(1) Prior to the closed session, the legislative body of the local agency shall hold an open and
public session in which it identifies its designated representatives.

(2) The closed session shall be for the purpose of reviewing its position and instructing the local
agency’s designated representatives.

(3) The closed session may take place prior to and during consultations and discussions with
representatives of employee organizations and unrepresented employees.

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