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    Brown Act CPRA

    City Attorney says legal analysis is a CPRA exemption

    […] privilege.) It does not seem that the law guarantees you access to the record. 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.

    June 10, 2013

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    Brown Act CPRA

    Internal audit reports and the CPRA

    […] open session. These reports are not made available during the meeting when requested. These reports are not available for inspection when requested. When I requested the reports, I was told the internal audit reports are not Public Records. I require guidance on possible reason/s these reports would not be subject to either Brown or PRA.

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Are school district’s attorney fees public records?

    […] "embodies a strong policy in favor of disclosure of public records."  Bernardi v. County of Monterey (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 1379, 1392–1393.  Ultimately, the burden is on the government agency claiming an exemption to show that an exemption applies.  Additionally any exemptions could likely be overcome by having confidential portions of the invoices blacked out or […]

    April 15, 2015

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    FAC Sues LAPD Over Failure to Release Bodycam Recordings from Protest

    […] About FACThe First Amendment Coalition is a nonprofit public interest organization working across California to advance free speech, a free press and a more open and accountable government. It published the Police Transparency Guide, a free resource to help the press and public access newly available records about police misconduct and use of force. […]

    July 6, 2022

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    CPRA

    How can we make CSU produce public records withheld without explanation?

    We are seeking assistance to obtain public records (under the Public Records Act and McKee Transparency Act) that have not been produced. Over the past 36 months, University Counsel at a California State University has consistently failed to fulfill their obligations under the California Public Records Act and McKee Transparency Act. While they have produced […]

    October 7, 2015

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    Blog

    A California Perspective on AG Alberto Gonzales’ Problems

    […] assessments of prosecutors’ performance, and discussions of political strategy. As such, it is doubtful they ever would have seen the light of day in the Golden State. Government officials in California would block disclosure by invoking the "deliberative process privilege," California’s counterpart to the "executive privilege" in the federal system. But in Washington the […]

    June 2, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Do Public Comments Have to be Taken into Consideration

    Are legislative bodies required to consider written material presented by the public, during an open hearing not officially called a "public hearing", prior to making a judgment?  A county agency heard public comments on an agenda item, was presented with a petition from 29 neighbors requesting a public hearing, didn't read the petition or […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    May I request to have agendas mailed to me?

    […] not exceed the cost of providing the service." Gov't Code section 54954.1. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition 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.

    October 15, 2013

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    CPRA FOIA

    Information on Minors, Public Schools, and the California Public Records Act

    I would like to know if information on children attending public schools is available under the Federal Open Records Act.  I am looking to get mailing address for parents sending their children to public schools.  If this information is available, would I be able to get the information from the school district office or […]

    June 14, 2009