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    CPRA

    Information on Running for City Clerk

    […] position, other than by expiration of term, the council shall, at its option, within thirty days from the commencement of the vacancy, either fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy. The special election may be held on the next regularly established election date, or as set forth […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Circumstances for closed meetings

    […] posing a threat to the security of public buildings or a threat to the public's right of access to public services or public facilities" (Gov't Code § 54957) —To consider the appointment, employment, evaluation or performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee, or to hear complaints or charges brought against the employee by […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Closed Session Performance Evaluations

    On the City Council agenda it states under closed session: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and 54957.6, the City Council will meet with the City Administrator, to hold performance evaluations and consider the salaries for the Director of Parks and Trees, the Director of Community Development and Public Works... All department heads are […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act CPRA

    Water agency contractors’ calculations “trade secret”?

    […] is that the public be given access to copies of any "agenda, background materials, and any other writings related to matters for public discussion." Gov’t Code § 54957.5. So, if the water agency circulated any type of written information at a meeting of the County Board of Supervisors, you are entitled to a copy […]

    January 16, 2012

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    Bagley-Keene Act Brown Act

    What is the Brown Act statute of limitations?

    […] ago, but I am only now reading that the board violated the Brown Act by not disclosing that my position would be discussed in closed session --- 54957. (2) is the violation. I see from your A&A section that there is only only a 90-day window of opportunity to submit a Cure & Correct […]

    February 3, 2012

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    A Guide to 2023 Open Meetings Law Changes

    […] of health authorities can still meet via teleconference if the health authority provides a teleconference number for remote participants. SB 1100 (Cortese) codified at Gov. Code section 54957.95 (new section) Open Meetings: Orderly Conduct Under the Brown Act, all members of the public have a right to attend and participate in all public meetings […]

    February 16, 2023

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    First Amendment

    FAC Urges Immediate Dismissal of Charges Against Victorville City Council Member Arrested During Meeting

    Contact: fac@firstamendmentcoalition.org The First Amendment Coalition is calling for immediate dismissal of charges against Victorville City Council Member Blanca Gomez, who was removed from the council's meeting on February 21, 2023, arrested, and booked into jail. FAC Legal Director David Loy sent a letter to the city council, copied to the San Bernardino County […]

    February 24, 2023

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    Brown Act

    Closed meeting votes and the Brown Act

    Under the Brown Act, can a sitting city council conduct a secret vote (no public notification) whether to consider a legally filed candidate for a city commission appointment, and then, refuse to make public how each council member voted or how the tally went when they do appoint candidates to a commission?

    June 14, 2009