FAQ Topic: About FAQ

What is the City Selection Committee (CSC)?

The CSC is a standing committee of the Cities Association and is also created by California government code 50270 statute.  In any county in which two or more cities are incorporated there is a city selection committee for the purpose of appointing city representatives to boards, commissions, and agencies as required by law. The membership … Continued

Who may attend Cities Association Meetings?

Cities Association Meetings (Executive Board Meetings, Board of Directors Meetings, Cities Selection Committee Meetings, Legislative Actions Committee Meetings or any other Brown Act committee) are open to the public.

Does the Cities Association abide by the “Brown Act”?

Yes, the Cities Association abides by the Brown Act as its members and financing come from the 15 cities (public agencies) of Santa Clara County. The Cities Association Brown Act Committees are noticed at the location site and the Cities Association website.  Cities Association Board of Directors, Executive Board of Directors, Cities Selection Committee, Legislative … Continued

Who sets the agenda?

The agenda is set by the Executive Board. If there is a topic you and your city would like to be discussed, please contact Andi Jordan, Executive Director &/or the President.  The Executive Board will discuss at the next opportunity. Items must be received preferably a week before the executive board meeting in order to … Continued

When does the Board of Directors meet?

Typically, the Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7PM.  Exceptions are: no meeting in July General Membership Events in May and December. General Membership includes all elected officials of the 15 cities and management Meeting agendas, minutes & videos are under the website’s “meetings” tab Membership event information under the website’s … Continued

What is the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC)?

The CASCC was established in 1990 as an unincorporated association to replace separate meetings of which many of the same people were attending (Mayors meetings, City Selection Committee, and a meeting with the County/Cities). CASCC has collected dues since that time and has hired an executive director to coordinate these activities. The goal of the … Continued

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