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CPRA FOIA

Construction inspectors’ addresses omitted from CPRA response

[…] is almost the same as the standard contained in the Public Record Act's catch-all exemption). Moreover, courts have found that the when the information pertains to a governmental employee or contractor, the more authority the governmental actor has, the more reduced is his or her expectation of privacy, and the less "unwarranted" a disclosure […]

July 18, 2013
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Using Trade Agreements As a Tool to Further Rights of Free Speech

[…] the Beijing Olympic Games, a U.S.-based coalition is striving to keep the spotlight squarely focused on China. The California First Amendment Coalition (CFAC) is urging the U.S. government to launch a formal complaint against China at the Geneva-based World Trade Organization, alleging that the country's heavy-handed Internet censorship violates world trading rules. The CFAC […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
June 3, 2009
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FAC Seeks Nominations for 2018 Free Speech & Open Government Award

The First Amendment Coalition is soliciting nominees for the FAC Free Speech & Open Government Award, given each year for performance of exemplary work in the arena of open government. Qualifications for the award are outstanding accomplishment, service or other contributions to "the people’s right to know" about government. The winner, or winners, could […]

August 15, 2018
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CPRA

State Public Health Department Withholding Public Inspection Records

[…] the machine used. I received a statement stating my request was being delayed and I might not receive all of the records. After complaining and resubmitting my request, I received some of the records but not all. I was told an administrator must first inspect the public records and then decide which records are given.

February 7, 2018
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CPRA

Destruction of public records

[…] context of discussing exemption of particular records, the PRA expressly recognizes that agencies do not retain records indefinitely.See Cal. Gov't Code section 6254(a).Please be aware that California Government Code section 34090 requires the retention of city records less than two years old.After that time period (and unless the records are required to be kept […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA

A Board member vs. public member rights under PRA

[…] have requested information from our fire chief (e.g. audio/video recording of board meetings, copies of invoices) and I have been told that as a board member I must follow different rules then the public. I have been told I must make my request in writing to the board chair, and then he would put […]

March 23, 2016
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Brown Act CPRA

Citizen access to City financial reports

[…] Act request, including a sample letter, on the FAC's website: Public Records Act request Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

April 6, 2016
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Brown Act CPRA

Question and Answer Session with Consultants

[…] words to be effective. However, there are certain benefits to putting your request in writing. Among other things, to the extent the agency denies your request, they must notify you of that denial in writing. (Gov't Code section 6255). Your request does not need to be sent in any particular matter, nor do you […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Information on Running for City Clerk

[…] Clerk elected position and all city laws that apply to run for City Clerk elected position." The city attorney responded back saying: The City will not be complying with your records request of the above date. The California Public Records Act requires that the City provide the public with properly requested "records". The issues […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

School district claims too busy to fulfill document request

[…] to provide an estimated time and date of production. If an agency refuses to provide records under the Act, the ultimate recourse is filing a lawsuit under Government Code Section 6259. Such lawsuits are typically initiated by a verified petition (i.e., a request filed under oath) that asks the court to issue a writ […]

August 18, 2011