Search Results

Showing 1001 - 1010 of 1889 results

Showing results for government bodies must comply brown act 54951 act90 54951 act 54951 act90 54951 54951 54951

Asked and Answered

CPRA

Can I be charged $6000 for staff time needed to find and redact requested records?

[…] time spent reacting the forms. They claim that they are authorized to do this because the Business and Professions Code gives them the power to charge the actual costs of creating the records. Can they do that? If they won't relent on the redaction costs, can I get around this by exercising my right […]

March 2, 2016
Asked and Answered

First Amendment

How can I access records on decisions regarding promotions and tenure at UC?

[…] right to petition. The following general information may be useful for analyzing the question. As you seem to know, the First Amendment protects the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The Supreme Court has "recognized this right to petition as one of ‘the most precious of the liberties safeguarded by the […]

July 3, 2015
Asked and Answered

CPRA

Did Prop. 42 eliminate fees for public records?

[…] Records Act, but strengthens the mandate requiring local governments to comply with the Act. 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.

October 12, 2014
Asked and Answered

CPRA

CPRA request for state agency’s contracts granted, but price-tag redacted

[…] applies to the specific contract amount information you seek. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition 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. Public Records Act(text)

March 25, 2013
Asked and Answered

CPRA

Is all information about public employment tests exempt?

[…] I have taken for jobs at BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). I request my score, value for each question, who wrote the exam, who was the subject matter expert, and who graded the exam. I think the California Public Record Act states that this information is exempt. Is there some way to get selective information?

July 29, 2011
Asked and Answered

Bagley-Keene Act Newsgathering

Arrested at meeting for commenting on no-public-comment rule

As you may know, the general remedy under the Bagley-Keene Act, California's open meeting law that applies to state agencies, is nullification of an action taken in violation of the Act or a declaration that a particular act violated the Act.See Gov't Code sections 11123(a) and 11130.3(a). It sounds like the suit you contemplate […]

July 2, 2010
Asked and Answered

First Amendment Social Media

Help! Being sued For Yelp! Review

[…] more about the Citizen Participation Act on the Digital Media Law Project’s website here: http://ift.tt/14kmtHt 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.

October 11, 2014
Asked and Answered

The author of requested emails assigned to fulfill PRA request

[…] sample request letter, at the First Amendment Coalition web site at http://firstamendmentcoalition.org/category/resources/access-to-records/. Holme Roberts & Owen 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.

August 5, 2011
Asked and Answered

CPRA

Was My Public Records Request Denial As “Unduly Burdensome” Justified?

[…] whether disclosure is prohibited by specific laws or prohibited as against sound public policy. As a result, the County objects to producing the records sought based upon Government Code Sections 6254(a) and (k), and possibly additional subsections, and Government Code Section 6255. Additional privileges may apply based on a review of the records." Is […]

February 15, 2018
Asked and Answered

CPRA

How to access Health & Safety building layout plans

I need copies of site plans and store layout plans for evidence in a Planning Commission Appeal. I am aware of Health & Safety Code Section 19851 requiring permission from an architect. However, how does the Records Act affect 19851. Is my assumption that the City needs to disclose emails on specific subjects correct?

August 17, 2011