Commission

Brown Act & Better Government Ordinance Training: Brown Act and Better Government Ordinance Training must be completed within three months of appointment. This training is available as a video, opens a new window and materials packet, opens a new window, or as an in-person training. Contact the Clerk of the Board at ClerkoftheBoard@cob.cccounty.us or (925) 655-2000 to find out about opportunities for in-person training.

Ethics Training: Ethics training, also referred to as AB 1234 Local Government Official Training, is provided by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). To complete this training, please create an account, opens a new window and retain the certificate generated from the FPPC at the end of the training. Advisory body members who receive compensation, salary, stipend, or expense reimbursement must complete AB 1234 ethics training every two years. All other advisory body members should complete this training once within the first three months of appointment.

Implicit Bias Training: Implicit Bias Training is provided by the Kirwan Institute through an online module course, opens a new window or a materials packet, opens a new window. Alternatively, if you have received a certificate for completing an implicit bias training course through your employer or other civic organization, that can be accepted in lieu. This training is required to be completed within the first three
months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

Training Certification Form:  Members should complete the Training Certification Form, opens a new window and return the signed form to the body's staff person.

County's Advisory Body Handbook, opens a new window (2024)