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FAC, ACLU Sue City of Fresno for Open Meetings Law Violation

[…] negotiations in violation of the Brown Act, California’s open meetings law. The lawsuit asks the court to order Fresno to comply with the Brown Act’s open meeting, notice, and public comment requirements. Since at least 2018, the Fresno City Council has had a Budget Committee that negotiated the city’s annual budget behind closed doors, […]
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November 15, 2023
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Brown Act First Amendment

Rules for public comment at council meetings

I was at a public meeting and was recognized by the chair. This was during the Public Input of the agenda. I rose and began to question a board member. I was unable to complete my questions as the chair gaveled me down each time I tried to speak. I finally asked, "Are you […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Is a quorum required for presentations?

There's some confusion about whether the county Mental Health Board is violating the Brown Act by receiving information when it doesn't have a quorum. Can the board have discussions and receive presentations, but not take formal action, when a quorum isn't present?

September 16, 2010
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Brown Act CPRA

Board Conducting Public’s Business Via Private Emails

[…] from at least six personal private computers.Such email has not been made part of the public record.Under CPRA I have requested copies of all emails between Boardmembers for the past two years.I do not expect to receive them, for a multitude of excuses. But, going forward, what is the process by which a Board […]

June 24, 2010
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Brown Act

Can new board member get updated on past closed sessions?

I am a newly elected school board member. Our upcoming agenda will contain a closed session item that has also been discussed in closed session prior to my appointment. Can I ask the staff and board members who participated in the prior closed session to divulge what was discussed?

November 28, 2011
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Brown Act CPRA

Access to City Manager’s compensation denied

I am a director for the Public Utility District trying to access the General Manager's compensation information. Another director asked for W-2s with confidential information blacked out. And was told via email that they do not have to provide them. What information am I entitled to and how to I ask for it? The […]

July 28, 2011
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Brown Act

Does the Brown Act apply when board members attend a Town Hall meeting?

At a recent Town Hall meeting, water rates were discussed. A majority of directors of the water district were in attendance to answer any questions. They did not notice this meeting. Items were discussed that they will vote on. Is this a Brown Act violation?

December 29, 2011
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Brown Act

Can new board members ask for past closed session update?

I am a newly elected school board member. Our upcoming agenda will contain a closed session item that has also been discussed in closed session prior to my appointment. Can I ask the staff and board members who participated in the prior closed session to divulge what was discussed then?

February 20, 2011
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Brown Act

What meetings are governed by CA Proposition 54?

[…] Commissions? Mine is trying to say that they are exempt from the requirement to make an audio recording of meetings because: "The Commission doesn’t have the power to vote or passing laws." I'm told they are just an advisory group to the Board of Supervisors but their agendas are full of action items which are acted upon.

June 6, 2017
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Brown Act

Non-Agenda Items, Emergency Items, and the Brown Act

We may have a violation of the Brown Act. A non- agenda item was brought up and "deemed" an emergency and was voted upon. This after the City Attorney opened the meeting and stated that "the item" would not be discussed. The alleged emergency does not fit any of the emergency statements listed in […]

June 14, 2009