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CPRA

Does the CPRA cover private entities that do work for government?

[…] from these departments are often excluded from public view due to the exemption.) Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

March 6, 2014
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Brown Act

Homeowners Associations Prohibition on Videotaping

[…] (in an open meeting and after a 30 day notice) to prohibit taping of Board Meetings by members of the HOA. It is not clear whether "The Brown Act" applies in this case. I do not know how to determine if "The association is (was) created by an elected legislative body in order to […]

June 14, 2009
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Vote YES on Prop 42 if you value open-government. Vote no if you prefer secrecy.

Prop 42, on the ballot for California's June 4 election, will amend the Constitution to assure that local governments are legally bound to observe open- government requirements. If you prefer transparency to secrecy in your city government, local school board or county government, then the choice is clear: You should vote for Prop 42. […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
May 13, 2014
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Brown Act First Amendment

Video Tapes, Free Speech, and the Brown Act

To comply with the Brown Act, our City Council has separate Oral Communication periods; there are periods for Agenda Items, and Non-Agenda City Business. In our past election cycle during the 2-minute Non-Agenda Item Orals a video tape of a candidate was played. Video tapes are allowed to be used by speakers. The City […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act First Amendment

Rules for public comment at council meetings

[…] few criminal prosecutions under the Brown Act, and to date they generally have not been successful. As for civil remedies, there are two options. First, pursuant to Government Code section 54960.1, you may seek to void an action taken at such meeting. The requirements for taking such an action require you to seek to […]

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act CPRA School Records

Are School Board Committee Meetings Subject to the Brown Act?

[…] me unqualified under their recently changed bylaws (amended after the application deadline). I requested to attend Election Committee meetings, and was told they are not subject to Brown Act. I submitted a PRA for all minutes and communications from Election Committee meetings, and was told there were not records responsive to my request. I […]

February 6, 2018
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Brown Act First Amendment

Can someone be arrested for speaking too long at a public meeting?

An activist was arrested at a city council meeting for exceeding the time limit. It’s very loosely enforced by the mayor who allows some people to speak longer and others not to. The decision to target the activist was made earlier by the city attorney who told the police officer the next time this […]

September 11, 2014
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Brown Act

Emergency agenda items and proper notice requirements

[…] question is: What is the correct procedure for adding an "emergency" item to a city Council agenda? Recently, a City Council added an "emergency" closed session to its agenda to discuss "anticipated litigation" without any motions or votes. My second question is about anticipated litigation: Must it be described in some fashion when it's added?

June 14, 2009
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Brown Act

The public is severely limited in county meeting participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this a Brown Act violation?

I am writing on behalf of many people in my community who believe that county government is violating the COVID-19 shelter-in-place directives of California Gov. Newsom and the local county Health officer, and the intent of the Brown Act. We seek any help, resources, or pressure you can provide to remedy the problem, as […]

July 23, 2020
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Brown Act

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

[…] has 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 […]

May 19, 2020