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  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Third Party Notification

    Does the custodian of a public record have the right to notify the party that someone is requesting their public record?  I.e., there was a bid for a public entity that is now closed.  I want to obtain a copy of the winning bid, but the custodian is saying that they have to notice […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Free Speech & Open Government Award

    Every year FAC recognizes outstanding accomplishment, service, or other contributions to the advancement of free expression or the people’s right to know about their government. The nomination period for the 2026 awards will begin in Fall 2026.

    July 3, 2024

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act CPRA

    Councilmembers texting during meeting a Brown Act violation?

    […] trend during City Council meetings. We are seeing council and staff texting/emailing to each other while on the dais. This is occurring during the public comment item of the meeting and includes the city attorney. We would like to CPRA these texts but believe they will either claim they are not retained or are […]

    May 23, 2013

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA School Records

    What portion of personnel files are exempt from CPRA disclosure?

    Exactly what portion of personnel files are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act? Specifically, I am trying to find out whether our child's public school teacher — who was a probationary employee  resigned;  was terminated for cause, or  was "non-reelected" (no reason required per union contract). Our School District maintains that […]

    April 22, 2017

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act CPRA

    Does short notice of public hearing invalidate contract?

    […] 18 in a local newspaper for a June 1 meeting, at which time the city council  was to vote on renewing the red-light camera contract.  A  summary of terms of contract was made available to the public and city council on May 27.  Public Hearing on the contract appeared on agenda under the Consent […]

    June 23, 2010

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Prohibiting a citizen from contacting a public agency

    The Director of the County Department of Planning and Land Use has decided that I and one other person are part of a "conspiracy" to make the department look bad. It is alleged that this other person and I take department information and "twist it." Both us have been prohibited from contacting any DPLU […]

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act First Amendment

    Limiting Public Testimonies to New Issues

    […] they are to limit their comments to issue other than what has already been brought up by previous testimonies. My problem with this is that it appears to be limiting people’s testimonies.  I see the practicality of have such a policy during these public quorums, but it does appear to be limiting their testimony unnecessarily.

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act First Amendment

    Limiting Public Comment to Issues Not Already Covered

    I recently attended a County Board of Supervisor's Meeting concerning implementation of medical cannabis ID card program. During the meeting the board Chairman told the individuals coming forward that when they are giving their testimonies they are to limit their comments to issue other than what has already been brought up by previous testimonies. […]

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Accessing Termination of Employment Records

    1) My former employer violated my privacy by releasing reasons why I was terminated to the public which was different from the reason that he has given me in writing. 2) I recently asked for copies of my emails pursuant to public records act and the City denied me them. .

    June 14, 2009