October 24, 2013
Board member sent out email supporting project coming up for a board vote
The School Board is trying to accuse one trustee of a Brown Act violation because he sent out an email…
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October 23, 2013
Agenda items failed to mention a parcel tax as part of ballot measure
I would like an opinion on whether circumstances surrounding the County Board of Supervisors’ placement of Measure A1 on the…
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October 21, 2013
Can we compel our non-profit hospital to share financial information with the community?
I have received information that my local non-profit hospital pays too-high salaries to its top administrators, has a serious morale…
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October 18, 2013
Brown Act rules for scheduling a meeting
Can a majority of members of a body (city council) discuss the logistics (when and where) of scheduling a meeting, including…
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October 15, 2013
May I request to have agendas mailed to me?
Can I request to have an agenda mailed to me at the time of posting? And what is the time…
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September 13, 2013
State Agency I worked for is denying my records’ request, but documents do exist!
I used to work for the State of California. I lost my job and I am trying to get information…
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August 16, 2013
Request denied for fire district celebration guest list
To withhold the report as a”draft,” the city must meet a 3-part test set out by the California Court of…
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August 14, 2013
Is a city’s Building Board of Appeals a standing committee?
I am trying to determine the requirements for a City Building Board of Appeals. Every city is required to have…
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July 31, 2013
When does a non-profit fall under the Brown Act?
If a city establishes an Association and it is registered as a nonprofit under 501(c)(6) does that Association fall under…
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July 26, 2013
Charter schools and the CPRA
I submitted a CPRA to the Charter School my child attends. I attached a table of 36 sets of board…