Sexual Harassment Prevention and Education
On January 1, 2017, Assembly Bill (AB) 1661 went into effect, requiring that specified local agency officials receive at least two hours of training in sexual harassment prevention and education within the first six months after appointment (or initial reappointment after January 1, 2017) and every two years thereafter. This requirement applies to all members of County of Santa Clara Brown Act bodies, including boards, commissions, committees, and task forces.
AB 1661 requires local agency officials to complete the same training that has been required for supervisory employees under AB 1825. The law requires two hours of training and education that includes information and practical guidance regarding the federal and state statutory provisions concerning the prohibition against, and the prevention and correction of, sexual harassment, and the remedies available to victims of sexual harassment, as well as examples aimed at instructing local agency officials in the prevention of discrimination and retaliation.
California Civil Rights Department Training
The California Civil Rights Department provides Sexual Harassment Prevention training for County officials and Boards and Commissions appointees. The training can be found on the Civil Rights Department web page: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/shpt