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[…] bylaws, or by whatever other rule is required for the conduct of business by that body, the time and place for holding regular meetings." Govt. Code § 54954(a). The Act may allow city councils to decide for themselves what time to hold regular meetings, as long as the meetings are open to the public. Generally, […]

July 3, 2024
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California Brown Act Primer

[…] Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(1). Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(2). Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(3). Gov. Code § 54952.2(c)(5). Gov. Code § 54954(c). Gov. Code § 54954(c). Gov. Code § 54954(a). See generally Gov. Code §§ 54956, 54956.5. Gov. Code §§ 54953(a), 54953.2. Gov. Code § 54953.3. Gov. Code § 54953.5. The public may use these recordings to engage in political […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
September 8, 2024
Asked and Answered

Brown Act Newsgathering

Restrictions on Agendas and Minutes

March 5, 2012
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Brown Act CPRA

Does short notice of public hearing invalidate contract?

June 23, 2010
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Brown Act First Amendment

Can a city council deny public comment on an agenda item solely because the item is informational and the council will not take action on it?

September 25, 2025
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Brown Act

Access to agenda attachments

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act First Amendment

I could not display a video during my public comment at a city council meeting

April 3, 2025
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Brown Act

Teacher terminated after closed session

October 20, 2011
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Bagley-Keene Act Brown Act

Closed Session on Employee Performance

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA Newsgathering

Accessing document constituting an agenda and agency audits

June 14, 2009