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Brown Act

Secret Ballots

Is it legal for a school board to fill a vacancy on the board with a secret vote? Is this addressed in the Brown Act and if so, where?

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 First Amendment

Utility District board member access to agenda information

[…] records permitted by law in the administration of their duties." Gov't Code § 6252.5. 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 30, 2016
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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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Bagley-Keene Act Brown Act

What is the Brown Act statute of limitations?

I was fired a year ago, but I am only now reading that the board violated the Brown Act by not disclosing that my position would be discussed in 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 […]

February 3, 2012
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Brown Act

Barring the Media from recording an Open Meeting

[…] inquiry below, the threshold question is whether or not the home owners association you reference is subject to the California open meetings law, the Brown Act. Under Government Code section 54952(c), the governing body of a homeowners association would be subject to the Brown Act under either of two circumstances: 1. The association is […]

June 14, 2009
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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