September 13, 2011
Budget committee meets behind closed doors
Our county budget committee meets behind closed doors and keeps no written records of meetings. County staff says it’s OK…
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September 7, 2011
Public comment time limit changed without notice
At a recent Planning Commission public hearing, we were told in the agenda and online that we would be given…
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August 24, 2011
City Council allowing presentation not on the agenda
At our last City Council meeting our mayor personally invited a federal government agent to speak during our public comment…
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August 21, 2011
Board retailiating against former colleague who called them on Brown Act violations
I am a former 15 year elected official for a small airport special district. Prior to being a board member,…
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August 8, 2011
Park & Rec “advisory committee” keeping its advice secret
1. Can the (recently appointed) president of a Park and Recreation board form a “Management Committee” without approval of the…
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August 6, 2011
Meeting minutes reveal personal ID information
The City Council requires members of the public to state their names and addresses before making public comment. I did…
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August 6, 2011
How to file a Brown Act complaint
The City Planning Commission considered an item not on the agenda, discussed it, and voted to deny it. I want…
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August 2, 2011
Denied right to have job termination discussed in open meeting
I was accused of conflict of interest and fired from my job at the Community College District. I requested an…
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August 1, 2011
Can employment negotiations be held in closed session?
I submitted your Brown Act template regarding a closed meeting. The city attorney response was that it was ok to…
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July 29, 2011
What are the rules rescheduling a regular board meeting?
Can a board president or staff member change a regular board meeting without board approval?