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  • Latest News

    2007 FAC Awards: CFAC Names Six Award Winners, One Big Loser

    […] open up selected police disciplinary files to public view, to establish journalists’ right to interview California prisoners, to increase access to public records and to improve open meeting laws. CFAC is an award-winning, nonprofit public interest organization dedicated to advancing free speech, more open and accountable government, and public participation in civic affairs. CFAC's […]

    June 3, 2009

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    CPRA

    Agency Claims 90-Day Records Request Response Time

    I am requesting records from multiple agencies. and meeting with resistance and run around.  In one case, my request passed through three agencies until I was finally told that a response would be forthcoming in 90 days.  I questioned the 90 days and below was a response from there legal dept. "Government Code 6253(c) […]

    February 14, 2018

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    Brown Act

    How to file a Brown Act complaint

    If you feel that the Brown Act was violated, the first step would be to send a letter to the planning commission demanding that it cure or correct the action taken in violation of the Brown Act. "The demand shall be in writing and clearly describe the challenged action of the legislative body and nature […]

    August 6, 2011

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    Ways to Give

    "I want our publications to remember their special role in the community and continue the tradition of holding public bodies and officials accountable. That's why I turned to FAC's experts to lead our educational workshops on accessing records and goverment meetings."

    July 3, 2024

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Obtaining HHS/Child Protective Services Records Via CPRA

    […] to either the initial report filed or the filing party's name. The only information they are giving me access to is to request a summary of my meeting with the case worker and an overview of the case. I feel that as an accused party, and as the only parent of the child named […]

    December 13, 2018

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    Brown Act

    How Can I Overturn A Decision Made By City Council Without Notifying Residents?

    […] Works Department was acting pursuant to a vote of the city council, which as a local legislative body would be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Open Meetings Act. Further, the Public Works Department, as a local agency, is likely itself subject to the Act. Cal. Gov. Code § 54951. The Brown Act requires […]

    January 16, 2020

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    Blog

    How we are battling government secrecy

    […] and contrary to the First Amendment; Revamped our live programming to provide webinars giving crucial information and tips about how to get government records and attend public meetings amid this unprecedented crisis and; Responded to a surge in queries on our free Legal Hotline from journalists, educators, advocates and others. You can follow this […]

    May 21, 2020

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Can Employment Records & Dismissal Be Presented in City Council Open Session?

    Recently a local City Counsel meeting was to be held as an open session to hear non-adopt arguments with regard to a proposed Administrative Law Judge's (ALJ) decision to fully reinstate employment of a firefighter. My husband never received notice of the open session (hearing). Also, on the agenda it listed his full name […]

    November 16, 2018

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    FAC News Press Release

    "Mother Jones" publisher Jay Harris and media lawyers Judy Alexander and Ed Davis join CFAC Board

    […] in numerous cases, including litigation for CFAC. In private practice Alexander specializes inn media and First Amendment issues, including federal and state freedom of information matters, open meeting laws, and internet publishing liability. James Chadwick, CFAC President, said, "CFAC's mission and membership are growing, so CFAC is expanding its Board of Directors as well, […]

    June 2, 2004

  • Asked and Answered

    Brown Act CPRA

    A Board member vs. public member rights under PRA

    I am an elected board member of my local Fire Protection District. I have requested information from our fire chief (e.g. audio/video recording of board meetings, copies of invoices) and I have been told that as a board member I must follow different rules then the public. I have been told I must make my […]

    March 23, 2016