Upcoming CA Redistricting Commission Meetings

The California Redistricting Commission will be holding weekday meetings starting January 12, 2011 and continuing through January 31, 2011. Topics to be discussed include:

1. Swearing-in of last six commissioners.
2. Discussion and selection of Chair and Vice Chair, and introductory remarks.
3. Commission governance, such as limiting time for comments, establishing advisory committees, per diem guidelines, and other governance matters.
4. Appointment of Committee comprised of the last six commissioners for limited purpose of receiving Bagley-Keene Act training.
5. Bagley-Keene training - last six commissioners.
6. Secretary of State support efforts – update and decision.
7. Recruiting and hiring, including training, criteria, interviewing, and choosing staff and consultants.
8. Discussion and action regarding redistricting matters.
9. Schedule, operation and location of future meetings.
10. Discussion and action regarding future training.

Public comment is permitted in a limited way. Please contact Anne Osborne at 1-866-356-5217, or TDD 1-800-735-2929, or votersfirstact@sos.ca.gov to submit written material regarding an agenda item.

So far, other than #8, the meetings so far look to be consumed by routine/training/organizational matters. We'll keep you posted.