The commission must meet at least every two months. These meetings are open to the public, and the schedule must be announced publicly. The details, such as the time and place of meetings, need to be advertised at least once in a major newspaper that covers the delta region. Importantly, meeting notices must be published at least seven days before the meeting date.

This section states that more than half of the voting members of the commission need to be present to officially conduct business. For any action to be approved, more than half of the voting members must agree, unless another rule says differently. Also, each member's vote must be recorded separately.

This law requires the commission to create its own rules and procedures for how it operates. Additionally, the commission must hold its meetings openly and transparently, following the guidelines set by the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.

This law section mandates that the commission create at least one advisory committee focused on the Delta. These committees should include representatives from state agencies and stakeholders interested in the Delta's ecosystem, water resources, and socioeconomic aspects, like recreation and agriculture. The commission should encourage input from federal agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Additionally, the commission can form committees from its own ranks or other interested public or private groups, and should also incorporate insights from local government advisory committees linked to Delta-related issues.

This law requires the commission to have an office either in the Delta area or the City of Rio Vista. The commission can rent or buy property and equipment for its office needs. Any records created by the commission that are considered public records must be available for public inspection and copying, following the rules of the California Public Records Act.

This section explains that a commission is responsible for hiring and setting the salary for an executive director. The executive director manages the commission's operations and can enter into contracts, following the commission's instructions and policies. With the commission's approval, the executive director can also hire staff needed to carry out the commission’s duties.

This law section allows the commission to support and manage the process of acquiring voluntary conservation agreements for wildlife and agriculture in the delta area.

This law allows the commission to oversee and support joint projects aimed at restoring or improving natural habitats within the main area of the Delta. This can include initiatives like creating a national heritage area in the Delta.

This law allows the commission to seek and receive various forms of financial support. It can apply for federal grants, accept donations, and collect rents and royalties. The commission can also use state funds from bond sales, tax proceeds, or other state revenue sources, as well as financial contributions from both public and private entities.

This law states that every member of the commission must follow the rules outlined in Title 9 of the Government Code, starting with Section 85100. These rules generally cover issues like conflicts of interest, financial disclosures, and ethical obligations for public officials.

The commission must prepare and approve an economic sustainability plan by July 1, 2011. This plan should guide the Delta Stewardship Council on sustaining the Delta region's economy.

Key elements of the plan include recommending ways to improve public safety like flood protection, aligning economic goals with local plans to support agriculture and communities, offering feedback to the Department of Water Resources on flood management updates, and suggesting how to boost recreational activities along river corridors.