California Regulations § 60859 Communications Between First Eight Members of Commission and Members of State Board of Equalization, Legislature, and Congress

Beginning from the date of their selection to serve on the commission, and continuing throughout Phase VI of the application process, the first eight members of the commission shall not communicate outside of a public meeting with any member of the State Board of Equalization, member of the Legislature, or member of Congress elected from California, or their representatives regarding the selection of the final six members of the commission or their role as members of the commission. If a member of the State Board of Equalization, member of the Legislature, or member of Congress elected from California wishes to present testimony or public comment regarding an applicant during the time that the first eight members are selecting the final six members, such testimony or public comment shall only be accepted if it is presented orally at a public meeting or presented in writing and disclosed to the public either before or during a public meeting.