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SAMPLE TELECONFERENCE LANGUAGE
TO BE ADDED TO AN AGENDA WHERE THE MEETING
WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELECONFERENCE

This meeting is being conducted by teleconference at the following locations: [Identify all
teleconference locations and which legislative body member will be participating from the
teleconference location]. Each teleconference location is open to the public and any member of
the public has an opportunity to address the City Council/School Board from a teleconference
location in the same manner as if that person attended the regular meeting location. The City
Council/School Board will control the conduct of the meeting and determine the appropriate
order and time limitations on public comments from teleconference locations.

Notes:

• The foregoing language is for teleconference meetings, and not for remote attendance
pursuant to Government Code sections 54953(e) and (f).*

• At least a quorum of the legislative body must participate from locations within the
boundaries of the local agency.

• A copy of this agenda must be posted outside of each teleconference location.

• All votes taken during the meeting must be by roll.

• The teleconference location must be freely open to the public. If there are physical
limitations on accessibility, a different location may need to be selected.

• The teleconference location must have sufficient audio capabilities so members of the
public can hear the meeting and testify from each location.

• Posting the agenda at teleconference locations where members of the public can access
them can prove challenging. It may be necessary to post the agenda at several locations
within the vicinity of the teleconference location.

*See section 54953(e) for how to conduct remote meetings during declared emergencies. See
section 54953(f) for how to conduct remote meetings when utilizing the personal emergency or
just cause exemptions, which are available until January 1, 2026.

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