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    CPRA

    Giving conditions to public records requests

    […] the individual requesting access, and outlining the meeting dates of minutes desired for viewing. 2.         After receiving the written request, the individual will be contacted with an appointment for viewing access of the minutes requested. 3.         If copies are requested, there will be a charge per page for copies. After reviewing the Pocket Guide […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    I ask for transparency; they ask me to resign

    […] to be discussed in the closed session. Govt. Code section 54957.7. According to Govt. Code section 54954.5, the suggested listing of such a session is PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT Title: Superintendent The agency cannot act on the matter if the item is not noticed in this or a similar way. Govt. Code 54954.2. 2. Regarding […]

    January 11, 2012

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    CPRA School Records

    Accessing a public employee’s resume

    A California state university employee committed resume fraud in securing job appointment. The chancellor's HR office conducted an investigation and concluded the employee was guilty.  We heard rumors that the employee was disciplined by the university.  My questions are: 1. Is the disciplinary action on the employee by the university public record? 2. Is […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Discussion of Employee Termination in Closed Session

    […] As you seem to know, under section 54957 of the Brown Act, the legislative body of a local agency may hold a closed session "to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee or to hear complaints or charges brought against the employee by another person or employee […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Does Brown Act Allow Adding Agenda Items Less Than 72-Hours Before A Meeting?

    […] a closed session heading listed at the end of the meeting — but the council doesn't meet in closed session; it's like a placeholder. On its action calendar, the council was scheduled to discuss and appoint a new interim city attorney. Three hours before the 7 p.m. meeting, the city clerk sent out an […]

    May 19, 2020

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    CPRA

    Are the applications for state professional licenses public?

    […] because releasing the information would allow expose licensees to potential attack, since would-be attackers could then plan crimes against license holders.Id. at 652, quoting Gov't Code § 6255. The court rejected this argument, finding it "conjectural" at best.Id. The court also rejected the agency's contention that disclosure of the records would discourage the the […]

    August 16, 2011

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    CPRA

    Response times to CPRA requests

    […] sent to me telling me that the 10 days would commence on April 16, when the district resumed "official business." I responded that the matter was 10 calendar days, not business days. The request was hand delivered and stamped received on April 6. My question is under these various circs, when is the 10th […]

    June 14, 2009