SB 1187: Open meetings.

This bill aims to clarify the definition of "majority" for purposes of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which requires open meetings of local agencies. The bill would define "majority" as more than half of the total number of seats on the legislative body, even if a seat is vacant. The legislation would also require the inclusion of findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest. Furthermore, the bill would make findings to ensure compliance with constitutional requirements for public access to meetings and writings of public officials and agencies.