Remote meeting access
Santa Clara County residents will soon be able to participate remotely in meetings of the county’s 52 boards and commissions that are subject to the Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law. Apart from the county Board of Supervisors and its policy committees, remote participation hasn’t been an option since the county returned to in-person meetings early this year.
Potentially as soon as this August, members of the public will be able to attend meeting in person or watch online via a web portal. They will also be able to make public comment in person, online or by phone.
Over the summer, the county will acquire hardware and train staff to begin remote public participation. The county will also hire two staff members for the Office of the Clerk of the Board and a multimedia specialist for the Technology Services and Solutions department.
Those interested in applying for a seat on a county board a commission can visit https://boardclerk.sccgov.org/boards-and-commissions/opportunities for a list of current vacancies.
Neighborhood Notes
WILLOW GLEN>>Sunday afternoons in Willow Glen continue to be tuneful as the Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen presents Music in the Glen through Aug. 6.
The remaining acts in the 22nd annual concert series are Got 2 Groove playing R&B, funk, soul and country on July 23; the Iconics playing ’60s rock, soul and pop on July 30; and Knee Deep playing rock from the ’60s through the ’80s on Aug. 6. Concerts run 3-5 p.m. at Willow Street-Frank Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St. Admission is free; proceeds from weekly drawings benefit the Kiwanis Turnaround Scholarships.
Source: www.mercurynews.com