In an unusual move, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors has announced a special meeting to be held on the weekend. This closed session is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 6, and it comes at a time of heightened political activity in the county.

Election Context

The meeting coincides with ongoing election processes in Shasta County, where Clint Curtis, the newly appointed Registrar of Voters, is overseeing ballot counting. This election is particularly significant as it includes Curtis himself as a candidate, along with two current supervisors and a contentious election measure promoted by one of Curtis’ staff members.

While the agenda for the meeting lists only one item, described as ‘anticipated litigation,’ it is unclear if this is directly related to the current election. The session will be closed to the public, although community members will have the opportunity to provide comments before the closed session begins.

Legal and Procedural Framework

Under California’s Brown Act, the board is permitted to call special meetings with just 24-hour notice. Discussions in closed sessions are typically confidential, with any ‘reportable action’ being disclosed by the county’s attorney afterward. The board does have the authority to make closed session information public, and there have been instances in recent meetings where closed session items were moved to open session, allowing for public observation.

This meeting highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities faced by local governments during election periods, particularly when legal and procedural issues arise. The outcome of this meeting could have implications for the county’s political landscape and the administration of its elections.

Original reporting: Shasta Scout (Redding) — read the source article.