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Brown Act

Does the Brown Act allow closed sessions to appoint legal firm?

Our local water district board is appointing new general counsel. They have agendized this in a special meeting, allowing each prospect to give a presentation on their firm in open session. After each presentation, the board went into closed session pursuant to GC 54957(b)(1), "Public Employee Appointment: General Counsel." I have never seen this […]

January 31, 2012
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Now Hiring: FAC Legal Fellow

[…] California Public Records Act and the federal Freedom of Information Act; identifying, formulating and helping to bring cases in state and federal courts seeking access to government meetings and records, as well as to court proceedings and records; organizing, researching and drafting amicus briefs, and screening amicus briefs that FAC is asked to join; […]

October 14, 2021
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First Amendment

Letter to City Council of Huntington Beach Regarding Ban on Anonymous Complaints

[…] things, the letter points out that the right anonymous speech is protected by the First Amendment. On December 20, the council voted to further consider the proposal at a public meeting. According to Voice of OC, the City Attorney will propose specific guidelines at a future meeting. Read the ACLU SoCal and FAC’s letter here:
- Free Expression
December 22, 2022
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CPRA

Are draft reports exempt under CPRA?

February 17, 2011
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FAC News Press Release

FAC Welcomes David Loy as Legal Director

[…] First Amendment protections. And he will work with other senior staff to champion legislative and policy reforms to strengthen press freedom, protest rights and access to public meetings and information. He will manage two legal fellows and contribute to FAC’s free Legal Hotline." David’s deep experience, keen legal mind and passion for the First […]

February 16, 2022
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Now Hiring: Development Director

[…] will remain open until filled. Location: FAC has offices in San Rafael, California, but this position can be based anywhere in California. Travel for donor and team meetings may be required. Salary: $90,000-$110,000 depending on experience. Higher compensation may be available for someone with advanced skills and/or experience. Includes health benefits and eligibility for […]

August 25, 2022
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Brown Act

Brown Act and Homeowners Associations

Our HOA is non-profit California Corporation and my wife last night tried to videotape a meeting that I could not make, and security told her to stop and she complied. It is my understanding that the Brown Act applies to HOA's from this site, I believe. Is this true, did the HOA do something […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Lawsuits Among School Trustees

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

The CPRA and privately owned utilities companies

[…] legislative body are not legislative bodies, except that standing committees of a legislative body, irrespective of their composition, which have a continuing subject matter jurisdiction, or a meeting schedule fixed by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body are legislative bodies for purposes of this chapter. (c) (1) A board, commission, […]

August 7, 2011
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Brown Act

Public comment time limit changed without notice

As you know, the Brown Act is the California law that sets forth requirements for local agencies to open their meetings to the public. With respect to public comment, the Brown Act, at Govt. Code section 54954.3, states as follows: "(a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the […]

September 7, 2011