Contracts
Existing Master Service Agreements (MSAs) do not require amendment. However, procurement and permit approval workflows must change. You must build additional buffer time into project schedules for any item requiring Board approval. The removal of the "at least once each month" requirement introduces the risk of approval latency; the Board may defer business if they deem a meeting "unnecessary" for a given month.
Hiring/Training
No new certifications are required. However, regulatory affairs staff and external counsel must be trained on hybrid presentation protocols. Presentations to the Board must now be optimized for screen sharing and video feeds to ensure remote Directors can view technical data clearly.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
You must increase scrutiny of GCA meeting minutes and recordings. Under SB1504, a Director is legally "absent" if their audio/video connection is lost. If a vote regarding your permit or contract is contested or passes by a narrow margin, your legal team must verify that all voting Directors maintained a continuous, audible, and visible connection during the vote. A technical glitch constitutes a valid ground to challenge an adverse Board decision.
Fees & Costs
There are no statutory fee increases associated with this bill. Operational costs may decrease slightly for the GCA, but this is unlikely to result in immediate rate reductions for customers.
