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CPRA

Records of complaint relating to investigations of public employees/officials

One of my employees filed a sexual harassment complaint with the LA DWP against me and several of my coworkers. I asked for a copy of the complaint. I was told that DWP does not like to give the complaint before the investigation. The investigation found no basis for the claim. Now, when I […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA

Recording public’s comments in board minutes

The Brown Act, which governs the public's right of access to public meetings of legislative bodies, and provides for things such as public comment, does not require legislative bodies of local agencies to keep minutes of meetings or to tape their meetings. And, even if they choose to do so, it does not address […]

June 14, 2009
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Recording at a Board and Care Facility without Permission

[…] power of attorney. She is mentally capable, but is diagnosed bi-polar and is experiencing beginning stages of dementia. She has a private room. The facility receives funds from CEI for my Mom's B&C.- a Medicare/Medicaid managed program. May I legally use video camera/audio equipment in the room where my Mom resides? Either with their knowledge or without?

June 14, 2009
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CPRA FOIA

Record of state and federal spending

[…] federal tax monies are spent? Would not the California Public Records Act have to comply with Federal Law (i.e. Freedom of Information Act)? If not, could not a suit be brought in federal court seeking an injunction to force the state legislature and judiciary to make public all records of how tax dollars are spent?

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA

Question and Answer Session with Consultants

I was at a recent city council meeting where the engineering consultants put on a presentation to justify doubling the rates we pay for our water. Then there was a question and answer period where the public was invited to address their questions to the consultants. There were many questions about the components of […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Brown Act Requirements and Prohibitions in Relation to Community College Governments

[…] Recently, the student designated to post the notice of our student senate (our legislative body) meeting failed, because of illness, to post it by 3 p.m. Sunday for a meeting the following Wednesday at 3 p.m., though all members and advisors received e-mail copies on time. The agenda was late-posted by 9 a.m. on […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Can I be charged fees for downloading court records posted online?

Riverside Superior Court changes fees to search and acquire court records through its website. This wasn't always the case. Several years ago this service was provided for free, and that seems to still be the case in other counties. For the past three budget years, these fees have meant additional annual revenue for the […]

February 4, 2014
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CPRA

Can I go to small claims to appeal a denial of my CPRA request?

I understand from your website that there is no administrative appeal process for someone whose request for records was denied under CPRA, and that litigation is the only recourse. Given that, could I feasibly go to small claims for relief in equity to appeal the denial and get my records? Just to clarify, does that […]

August 13, 2013
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CPRA School Records

Request for public information not honored

I made a request for public information four months ago from my local school district and I have not received the requested information. Please advise.

April 28, 2016
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Brown Act

Does newspaper candidate forum constitute a quorum?

We invited city council candidates to our newspaper offices for an editorial endorsement forum. There are three incumbents and one challenger for three seats. We will have me, the editor, and a reporter there to ask the candidates questions about why we should endorse their candidacy. Because there are three candidates currently on the […]

October 6, 2009