We're saying that they are more like a private board than one under exclusive control of the state.
I don't know of any other state that has something like this.
We are disappointed but not surprised with the judge's ruling.
We think the state shouldn't have to pay for all this research and can't sustain it. That lack of sufficient oversight is what we are concerned about.
Both sides have always said that the California Supreme Court is where the final decision will be made.
This is about day-to-day accountability of appointed officials.