May 30, 2013
Does Brown Act apply to nonprofit and government agency overlap?
A nonprofit 501c3 foundation was set up to raise money for a public agency, incorporates the name of the agency…
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May 24, 2013
Public records request run around from housing authority
We requested a copy of a payment performance bond from the city’s Housing Authority for a general contractor that we…
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May 23, 2013
Councilmembers texting during meeting a Brown Act violation?
We have noticed a new trend during City Council meetings. We are seeing council and staff texting/emailing to each other…
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May 22, 2013
Is public college “executive board” subject to Brown Act?
The Academic Senate of our public college has an established body called the Academic Executive Board, which is made up…
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May 21, 2013
School district denies all complaint related CPRA requests
According to Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 4630: “All parties involved in allegations in a complaint shall be…
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May 20, 2013
Facebook comments deleted from Senator’s page
I am wondering if it is legal or legitimate for a government official, for example a NYS Senator or U.S.…
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May 17, 2013
Can an individual publish a legal notice in a newspaper??
Is there any legal reason why an individual would not be allowed to place a paid legal notice in a…
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May 7, 2013
Can newspaper publish captured police-scanner audio of gunfight?
We have a recording of police scanner traffic detailing the response to the gunfight between Sheriff’s deputies and Chris Dorner–the…
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May 4, 2013
Does the CPRA cover CA Energy Commission applicants?
Tricky CPRA question regarding photos taken during a study undertaken by an an applicant for a California Energy Commission license.…
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May 3, 2013
When is a non-profit board subject to the Brown Act?
I am Chief of Staff at a hospital that is part of a nationwide health care service, and an ex…