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County Board Announces Updated Meeting Calendar and Board Rules Effective February 3, 2026

January 27, 2026

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is announcing updates to its 2026 meeting calendar and Board Rules, following approval at the January 13th Board meeting. These updates, effective February 3, 2026, are designed to enhance transparency, public participation, and operational efficiency.

Key Updates to Board Rules:

Roles of Board Chairperson – Public Participation: A new provision (Bullet No. 3) has been added to clarify public participation in meetings.

Procedural Rules – Order of Business: Beginning February 3, meetings will start at8:30 a.m. and return to Open Session at 10:00 a.m.

Right of Public to Address Board: A new Section C. has been added to provide additional guidance for members of the public wishing to address the Board

The updated 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting Calendar and Board Rules are available on the County’s BoS website https://board.imperialcounty.org/. The County encourages all residents to review these updates and participate in upcoming meetings.

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