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    Brown Act

    Brown Act Requirements and Prohibitions in Relation to Community College Governments

    […] anyway, you are correct that it would depend on whether someone objects or not.  The remedies under the Brown Act require that an interested seek to " cure and correct" an action taken in violation of the Brown Act, after which litigation may be commenced.  See Gov't Code § 54960.1.  In order to make […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Closed door assessor appointment – possible Brown Act violation

    […] to void a specific past action.  Government Code 54960.1 provides the mechanism for bringing such a challenge, which includes a demand to the board that it " cure and correct" the violation before filing a lawsuit. "The demand shall be in writing and clearly describe the challenged action of the legislative body and nature of […]

    April 21, 2016

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    First Amendment

    Blog post results in threats of defamation

    […] The identification of the perpetrator was disclosed by the victim throughout numerous interviews, and thus included in my story. After publishing the story, I received a demand letter detailing threats of defamation from the known perpetrator. The letter states that if I don't amend my blog post and claim it was a work of […]

    April 8, 2016

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    CPRA

    Access to rezoning information

    […] sent in any particular matter.  Additionally, the PRA gives an agency 10 days to respond to a request.  Gov't Code Section 6253( c). A sample PRA request letter can be found on CFAC's website at the following link: https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/cpra-primer/sample-cpra-request-letter/. Here, in order for your request to cover the material you are seeking, it may […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Violation of Brown Act by fellow board members

    I am an elected official. I believe some of my fellow board members are violating the Brown Act and other public meeting laws. How do I go about getting an investigation into their activities and decision on potential violations and corrections or cures to potential violations?

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA School Records

    Request for candidate’s college degree requires authorization?

    […] need to request this in written form. Provide us with the following information and pay the required fee $10.00. You will also need to present an authorization letter with signature from the . The letter must contain the following information: Complete name SSN or CWID Where you want the degree or enrollment verification sent […]

    February 5, 2011

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    Brown Act CPRA

    Printing by public officials

    […] cc'd the Board of Supervisors to make it official...or do I have to do an Express Mail with return receipt requested.  Or can I type up a letter with attachments, make a copy of same and hand deliver to whatever county government office is appropriate, then ask for a date stamp on my copy. […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Access to Coroner’s Files

    I sent the following request to the LA County Coroner's office, asking for information. Their refusal to cooperate is reproduced after my original letter. Am I entitled to any of the information I requested?

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Using CPRA to learn rules governing Resort Improvement District #1

    You are correct that Resort Improvement District No. 1 is a governmental agency subject to the California Public Records Act (the state law equivalent to the federal FOIA). RID1 was established in 1965 pursuant to Pub. Res. Code sections 13000-13233. The provisions of the Public Records Act are found at Govt Code sections 6250 […]

    July 22, 2013