The Imperial County Board of Supervisors convened on September 10th, 2023, with all members present, confirming a quorum for the meeting. The session began with a roll call and an invocation led by Vice Chairman John Hawk, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

During the meeting, public comment was opened, allowing residents to address the board on matters within its jurisdiction. Notably, Amaris Nayou, representing the West Shores Advisory Council, announced the council's transition to a nonprofit entity, the West Shores Council Advisory Counseling Committee. Nayou expressed the council's disagreement with the board's proposed processes for advisory committees, asserting that the community should have autonomy in its governance.

Hector Mesa, a representative of the Imperial County Building Trades Council, also spoke, emphasizing the importance of workforce standards in relation to the lithium extraction industry. He highlighted the council's commitment to ensuring that the construction workforce is adequately prepared for the upcoming projects associated with the Lithium Valley Specific Plan.

The meeting proceeded to a closed session without any urgency items added to the agenda. The board is expected to reconvene around 10:30 AM to continue its discussions.