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    Brown Act School Records

    Right to Videotape School Board Meetings

    Yesterday, I videotaped a School District Board Meeting and I was under the understanding that citizens are allowed to videotape as specified under the Government Code Section 54954.3, the Brown Act. After the meeting, I was approached by two district personnel, one of them being the district superintendent. Both of them told me I […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act CPRA

    Redevelopment Agency becomes “private corporation” not covered by Brown Act?

    […] an investigation revealed that he knowingly violated Prop. 218 while in office, among other questionable dealings. The grand jury published a scathing report criticizing his leadership and actions. The man quit before he could be fired, and was subsequently hired by our city for reasons that are becoming increasingly apparent.I would appreciate any help […]

    May 2, 2013

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    Brown Act

    When is a non-profit board subject to the Brown Act?

    […] twice dismissed me from the Board room while they conducted official business in my absence. (I am the only Board member not appointed by the parent company, and I oppose some of their plans). The parent organization states this is legal, and also that they are not subject to the Brown Act. Is this true?

    May 3, 2013

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    Brown Act CPRA

    Brown Act violation involving resignations

    […] the board president read a resignation statement effective Dec. 31, however the statement was never made available to the public. At the end of December meeting, the board president announced that he was rescinding his resignation, but did so without obtaining board approval. Under the Brown Act, does the board have to approve his reinstatement?

    April 4, 2016

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    Brown Act

    Has the Brown Act changed to allow votes on items not on agenda?

    At its last meeting, City Council members were told by the city attorney that the city no longer has to abide by some of the provisions of the Brown Act. He was citing the city's ability to vote on an issue that was not on the agenda, telling them it was OK.  Has the Brown […]

    March 22, 2015

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    Brown Act

    Closed college governing body meeting to endorse trustees candidate

    I have what is probable a simple question for you. I am wondering if a student governing body at a college can meet in close session to discuss possibly endorsing a candidate for the board of trustees in an upcoming election? Would this violate the Brown Act?

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Ad hoc committees under the Brown Act

    […] complying with the Brown Act (because its only members are less than a quorum of the City Council), become a "standing committee" of the City Council that must comply with the Brown Act (because it has "continuing subject matter jurisdiction")? It appears that you may have a good argument that the City Council is […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act First Amendment

    What the Brown Act Rules on a Postponing Public Meeting?

    My employer—a Business Improvement District—had a regularly scheduled board meeting that per our contract with the City must be open to the public. Thirty minutes before the meeting the executive director sent me home, due to my failure to respond to a text message while on my lunch hour. In the past, myself and […]

    December 13, 2018