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  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act CPRA

    Park & Rec “advisory committee” keeping its advice secret

    […] the plan clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure. This is generally a fairly high threshold to meet. You might to start by submitting a PRA request letter to the parks and rec board seeking records related to the management committee's meetings. Although not statutorily required (your other option would be to orally convey […]

    August 8, 2011

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act

    Agenda items failed to mention a parcel tax as part of ballot measure

    […] in an open session, a written demand must be made within 30 days of the action, regardless of when the violation was discovered, that the board " cure and correct" the action taken. Govt Code section 54960.1(b), (c)(1). Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment […]

    October 23, 2013

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    CPRA request on pension investments was denied for the “public good”

    […] the San Diego County Employees Retirement System and am wondering if there is any case law that shows the use of this law is not being applied correctly. I have included the information below that the plan provided me. "...documents evaluating performance of managers and any documents relating to a manager change before the […]

    May 16, 2012

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Tax collector withholding documents

    […] I suggest you do is to submit another request. Be sure to specify that this second request is being made under the PRA. The sample PRA request letter you can findhere may be useful in preparing your follow-up letter. With respect to the exemptions that might apply, it is possible that the "catch-all" exemption […]

    July 16, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    How can copy fees vary from agency to agency?

    […] for the bid results, evaluation results and winning bidders proposal. I received a letter back stating that I had to pay $0.50 per page when I normally pay $0.10 per copy from government agencies. Is this correct? Also, why do most agencies just email it to us at no cost and some say they can’t?

    September 5, 2011

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    How to requests public documents from San Francisco Airport

    […] order to get access to public records, you must ask for them.  If you want to make a CPRA request, please take a look at the sample letter on the FAC website here: CPRA Request Letter Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline […]

    May 11, 2018

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    CPR request denied because it wasn’t submitted on letterhead

    My request request for mugshot demographics data was denied by the California Department of Corrections. I sent specific data parameters for this information along with my name address and telephone number and received a telephone call from someone in the state archives denying my request. I was told the request was denied because it was not submitted […]

    February 12, 2017

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    How Do I Determine What Records are Available Before Making CPRA Request?

    […] request for "any records, including that include the information you are looking for. You can find out more on making a PRA request, including a sample request letter here:https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/public-records-2/sample-cpra-request-letter/ Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we […]

    November 28, 2018

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    FAC News

    Now Hiring: Development Director

    […] for FAC’s 401(k) retirement plan, including a 5% employer match. Starting date: Fall-winter 2022. How to apply: Use this portal. Please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working for the First Amendment Coalition and how your skills and experiences fit the desired qualifications. You should address your cover letter […]

    August 25, 2022