California Code, Education Code - EDC § 89260.5

Instruction at the institute shall be provided primarily by the California State University, Fresno, supplemented by frequent, in-depth discussions with active and retired appointed and elected public officials, and shall include an oral history element. It is the intent of the Legislature that the institute shall specifically seek to sponsor regular roundtable discussions among experienced elected officials on topics related to public administration, emerging public policy, and legislation in their areas of government service.