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    Brown Act

    Who is allowed to sit in on closed sessions regarding hiring?

    […] an open session rather than a closed session, which notice shall be delivered to the employee personally or by mail at least 24 hours before the time for holding the session. If notice is not given, any disciplinary or other action taken by the legislative body against the employee based on the specific complaints […]

    December 31, 2010

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    First Amendment

    How can I access records on decisions regarding promotions and tenure at UC?

    I'm working on a book that requires me to access records regarding the denial of support for a prominent University of California professor by his department's promotion and tenure committee. I wish to obtain all documents related to this decision. Two questions: 1. Can I obtain them using FOIA? 2. Do I address the FOIA […]

    July 3, 2015

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    Bagley-Keene Act Newsgathering

    Arrested at meeting for commenting on no-public-comment rule

    […] the Dept. of Fish and Game. The facilitators illegally tried to establish a no public comment and no recording policy at these public meetings. I was arrested for trying to openly record the meeting, and for stating that the no public comment policy was illegal. They have, as of last week, reversed their illegal […]

    July 2, 2010

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    Brown Act

    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 open session for the appeal to the Board for my termination and was denied. I made three requests in writing, all of which were denied by the District. I believe it is my right […]

    August 2, 2011

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    CPRA

    Surveillance of email, IP address, and subpoenas

    […] learning about these issues. The section called "Information Stored by Third Parties" has some information relevant to your specific question (). Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and […]

    November 7, 2013

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    CPRA

    How can copy fees vary from agency to agency?

    I submitted a bid to be the janitorial service provider for the county court house.  After the bid was over I asked for the bid results, evaluation results and winning bidders proposal. I received a letter back stating that I had to pay $0.50 per page when I normally pay $0.10 per copy from […]

    September 5, 2011

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    CPRA

    Does CA have a public records ombudsman?

    […] trick here, and spur the DMV to respond to your request.  I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues […]

    February 21, 2015

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    Can A Public Record Be Copyrighted?

    […] disappointment in a vote, a call to meet and "improve their working relationship" or else "it’s going to be a long two years. I filed a request for the voicemail with and it was provided to me via a public records request. I contacted the consultant about the voice message and he has threatened […]

    April 4, 2018

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    The author of requested emails assigned to fulfill PRA request

    I requested information regarding communications of someone who works directly for our County and also is on our City Council. The County Administrator gave her the PRA request and is allowing her to fulfill it herself. Is this legal? I requested emails to a certain person from her.

    August 5, 2011