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Brown Act

Teacher terminated after closed session

[…] them was just reported for truancy. Most of the class parents wrote letters to the Board, and we haven't received much of a response. What can be done for this injustice? Also, do we need a lawyer to send a Cure and Correct demand letter, or can we go ahead and send that as parents?

October 20, 2011
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Brown Act

Grounds for Cease & Desist under the Brown Act

[…] specific past action which violated the Act – Government Code § 54960.1 provides the mechanism for bringing such a challenge. A complainant must demand the board " 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 […]

March 31, 2016
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Brown Act

Could this act of intimidation be a Brown Act violation?

[…] issue at this meeting concerned three of the board members discussing who would make a motion and who would second the motion when the meeting returned on break. I also am interested in retaining an attorney to write a corrective letter and possible legal action against the district for numerous violations of the Brown Act.

June 10, 2016
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Bagley-Keene Act Brown Act

What is the Brown Act statute of limitations?

[…] closed session --- 54957. (2) is the violation. I see from your A&A section that there is only only a 90-day window of opportunity to submit a Cure & Correct letter, but I do not see that spelled out in the Brown Act itself. Where is the statute of limitations spelled out? And if […]

February 3, 2012
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Brown Act

Obligation to stated agenda

[…] posted what he has received. The Teamster negotiator claims he sent a letter to the State Administrator stating his proposal. The Board Secretary refuses my request to cure and correct the record that shows the initial proposal was sunshined but takes the position he will post any proposal that he receives.Can I take any […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

Improper Noticing of Serial and Special Meetings In Violation of the Brown Act

[…] nullification of a legislative action taken in violation of the Brown Act. Unfortunately, § 54960.1 provides tight timing requirements on filing such an action, including the required cure-and-correct letter to the legislative body. "To state a cause of action, a complaint based on 54960.1 must allege: (1) that a legislative body of a local […]

March 11, 2020
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Brown Act

Can a California City Council Cut Public Comment Time with No Notice Before Meeting?

[…] Council reasserted its rights to limit speech as they see fit because their Rules and Regulations allow them to limit the number of speakers. I sent a Cure and Correct letter with a specific request for a written response to that letter in no more than 30 days (per the Brown Act). I am […]

August 26, 2020
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Brown Act

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

[…] a specific past action, Cal. Gov. 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. If action was taken based on improper procedure, the way to remedy the violation would typically be to […]

January 16, 2020
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CPRA

Can I use information revealed in closed session, or is it privileged?

[…] complaints or charges brought against you, you should have be given the opportunity to have them heard in open session, and may bring an action to " cure and correct." Here is a sample "cure and correct" letter to use as a template. In any event, you may want to request the information you seek by way […]

September 1, 2016
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Bagley-Keene Act Brown Act

Closed meeting and the Brown Act

I'm thinking about writing a letter of cure/correct regarding a pattern of what appear to be Brown Act Violations. The district acted to correct the June 19 violation. According to a story we published previewing a meeting this past Tuesday, July 3: "After closed session on Tuesday, the board is scheduled to convene in […]

June 14, 2009