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BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA |
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00 PM– |
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Teleconference |
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Members of the public may access this meeting as follows: Zoom Link: https://calbar.zoom.us/j/86969761639
Members of the public may also access this meeting at the following locations: 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 220, Bakersfield, CA 93309 |
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OPEN SESSION |
-- Call for Public Comment -- Members of the public are encouraged to use this form for public comment. Completing this form is not required; however, those that sign up in advance will be called first. Public comment typically occurs at the beginning of each meeting; the chair has the discretion to move the public comment period or allow for additional public comment periods during the meeting. Members of the public wishing to submit written comments may email them to [email protected]. Deadline to sign up and submit written comments is 24 hours before the start of the meeting. View the State Bar’s Public Comment Policy. |
1. | Chair's Report |
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1.1 | Oral Report |
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2. | Executive Director's Report |
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2.1 | Overview of Roles of the Board of Trustees and the Committee of Bar Examiners in Oversight and Administration of Admissions Functions |
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3. | Consent Calendar |
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3.1 | Approval of Specified Contracts Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 6008.6 |
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4. | Business |
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4.1 | Update on the February 2025 Bar Examination; Discussion and Approval of Recommendations Related to Provisional Licensure |
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4.2 | Update on the July 2025 Bar Examination; Discussion and Approval of Contracts for Testing Centers and ExamSoft Worldwide LLC for the Administration of the July 2025 Bar Examination |
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CLOSED SESSION |
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1. | Closed Business |
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1.1 | Conference with Legal Counsel—Initiation of Litigation *Closed Pursuant to Government Code § 11126(e)(2)(C) |
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1.2 | Administration, Preparation of Examination Materials, and Security of Test Administration for the 2025 California Bar Examinations *Closed Pursuant to Business and Professions Code § 6026.7(c)(3) and Government Code § 11126(c)(1) |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, those requiring modifications or accommodations to address and observe this meeting should submit this form at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations at this meeting. Any doubt whatsoever regarding a specific request will be resolved in favor of accessibility. If you disagree with the initial determination regarding your request for accommodations at the meeting, you can request review of that determination by the State Bar’s ADA coordinator. To initiate this review, please respond to your determination up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. More information regarding the accessibility of the State Bar’s proceedings, services, and programs is available on the State Bar’s website at https://www.calbar.ca.gov/accessibility. |
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Questions regarding any agenda item should be directed to the Board Secretary Louisa Ayrapetyan by calling 213-765-1375, via email at [email protected], or in writing to the State Bar of California, 845 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017. |
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Members of the public may submit comments in writing before the meeting by sending them to the Board Secretary, or for subentity meetings, to the committee coordinator listed on the agenda. To allow time for Board or subentity members to review written comments before their meeting, please submit your comment in advance, generally no fewer than five days before a meeting. |
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The chair reserves the right to alter the order of items to run an effective meeting. If you wish to assure yourself of hearing a particular discussion, please attend the entire meeting. The notice and agenda are available at https://calbar.primegov.com/public/portal. |