Butte County Board of Supervisors

Before you start

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

The public may send email the Board of Supervisors by emailing clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.ca.gov [5]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Please note: any email sent to the entire Board, is entered into the public record as Board Correspondence. [6]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Meetings are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month*, beginning at 9:00 am. [7]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Meetings are held at the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at the County Administration Building, 25 County Center Drive, Suite 205, in Oroville, CA. [8]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Visit the Meeting Portal to view meeting agenda materials, minutes, view livestream meetings or archived meeting recordings, and access other resources. [9]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

To view the livestream Board of Supervisors meeting or to view the recorded meeting, go the Meeting Portal, find the meeting date, and select the movie camera icon, or click on the meeting, then select "Meeting Media" view. [10]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

If you have any trouble with public comment or accessing meeting agendas, videos, or attachments, or need any special accommodations, please email the Clerk of the Board or call 530-552-3300. [11]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Written comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the meeting will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors and any appropriate Staff, and will be included into the meeting record. Please do not submit personal contact information that you do not want to be made public. [12]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Comments received after the deadline and before the close of the meeting will be attached to the applicable agenda item following the meeting. [13]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Please indicate the applicable agenda item number or if it is a general comment (Item 4.2 on agenda). [14]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

• Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes (approximately 5 speakers). Once the time limit has been reached, any remaining Public Comment will be reopened and heard at the end of the meeting. [15]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

• Individuals submitting documents to the Board of Supervisors are requested to provide at least eight (8) copies to the Clerk. Documents will be saved into the meeting record [16]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Members of the public may submit public comment remotely through Zoom. The Board of Supervisors will take comments from members of the public that are attending the meeting in-person, followed by remote participants. Viewers who do not wish to speak are encouraged to view the meeting through the Board of Supervisors Meeting Portal. [17]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

• Use the “Raise Hand” feature during the general public comment period or during the agenda item you wish to speak to. ONLY USE THE "RAISE HAND" FEATURE WHEN IT'S TIME TO ADDRESS THE AGENDA ITEM YOU WANT TO SPEAK TO! [18]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Use the “Raise Hand” feature during general public comment period, or during the agenda item you wish to speak to. When it’s your turn to speak, the Clerk will call on you and identify you by the last three digits of your phone number. [19]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

The agenda for every regular meeting of the Board is posted in front of the County Administration Building, at least 72 hours prior to each meeting, in accordance with the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq). Agendas are posted at the County location and the meeting agenda and agenda materials are available on this website generally by the end of the business day on the Thursday prior to the Tuesday meeting. [20]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Consent Agenda items are considered routine and noncontroversial and are handled by a single motion and a vote of the Board. If a member of the public wishes to discuss a consent agenda item, he or she can complete a public participation card requesting that the item be placed on the regular agenda. The cards are used solely to help the Chair identify individuals who wish to address the Board and are not required. The public is encouraged to consult with County staff for clarification and explanation of Consent Agenda items prior to the Board meeting. [21]

Availability · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Public Comment is the time members of the public audience may address the Board on matters not listed on the agenda. The Board is prohibited by state law from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. Speakers will have a 3 minute time limit to address the Board and there is a 15 minute time limit for total speakers during this section. If Public Comment exceeds the 15 minute time limit, Public Comment will reopen towards the end of the meeting for remaining speakers. [22]

Accessibility · Published Board/Clerk meeting guidance; check the current posted agenda for meeting-specific arrangements

Individuals who need special assistance to participate in our meeting, or who have a disability and wish to request an alternative format for the meeting materials, should contact the Clerk of the Board as soon as possible to ensure accommodations are in place. [23]