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the mediation session may include identification of the specific location
of a burial site, human remains and cultural items or that information
necessary for a determination regarding repatriation may compromise or
interfere with any religious practice or custom.
8021. The filing of an appeal by either party automatically stays an
order of the commission or a designated mediator on repatriation of
human remains and cultural items.

Article 3. Repatriation Oversight Commission

8025. (a) There is hereby established the Repatriation Oversight
Commission composed of 10 members as follows:
(1) Two voting members appointed by the Governor from
nominations made by federally recognized California tribes within the
state. One member each shall represent the central and southern areas of
the state.
(2) Two voting members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly
from nominations made by federally recognized California tribes within
the state. One member each shall represent the northern and southern
areas of the state.
(3) Two voting members appointed by the Senate Committee on
Rules from nominations made by federally recognized California tribes
within the state. One member each shall represent the northern and
central areas of the state.
( 4) One voting member appointed by the Governor from nominations
submitted by state agencies or state-funded universities and colleges.
(5) One voting member appointed by the Governor from nominations
submitted by the University of California.
(6) One voting member appointed by the Governor from nominations
submitted by the California Association of Museums.
(7) One voting member of a nonfederally recognized tribe appointed
by the Governor from nominations submitted by the Native American
Heritage Commission.
(b) The executive secretary of the commission shall be appointed by
the Governor and shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the
comm1ss1on.
8026. The commission shall meet when necessary, and at least
quarterly shall perform the duties specified in this section including, but
not limited to, the following:
(a) Order the repatriation of human remains and cultural items in
accordance with this chapter.
(b) Establish mediation procedures and, upon application of the
parties involved, mediate disputes between California tribes and

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