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    CPRA School Records

    What’s meant by “electronic form” documents under the CPRA?

    If I understand your inquiry correctly, the school district only gave you a simplified version of a report, and you believe that the district has the full report, which you did not receive, in electronic format. Under the Public Records Act, "unless otherwise prohibited by law," if an agency "has information that constitutes an […]

    August 5, 2011

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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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    Brown Act

    Supervisors multi-tasking during public comment

    […] the public testimony. This is particularly discouraging because this is a massive project with terrible impacts to our community. Does failure to pay attention to the testimony being giver or discussing the matter privately between themselves constitute a Brown Act violation? If so, is the deadline for sending a cure and correct letter 30 days?

    December 21, 2011

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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

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    Brown Act

    Brown Act and statute of limitations

    […] for injunctive relief is quite short.  Please note that before suing for injunctive relief, you are required to make a written demand that the legislative body " cure or correct" the action.  Cal. Gov't Code section 54960.1(b).  Generally speaking, the demand must be made within 90 days from the date the action is taken […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA Police Records

    City Surveillance Cameras and Public Records Law

    […] or security files compiled by any other state or local police agency, or any investigatory or security files compiled by any other state or local agency for correctional, law enforcement, or licensing purposes. Gov't Code section 6254(f)." It is unclear from your email whether these surveillance cameras are maintained by the city's police department […]

    November 20, 2009