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Brown Act

Signing In at Public Meetings

The California Supreme Court has recognized that "'[a] school board of a school district constitutes a "legislative body" of a "local agency"'" under Government Code §§ 54951-54952 of the Brown Act. "'Thus [a school board] is subject to the requirements of the Brown Act, and must conduct its meetings in open sessions unless a […]

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Agency answered cure & correct letter with demonstrable falsehoods

I sent a letter to a public agency requesting "cure and correction," to a Brown Act violation. The Agency responded with a signed document that contained demonstrably false statements of fact. What is the correct name and legal status of this response document? Is it a legal response that is subject to perjury or […]

February 4, 2011
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Brown Act First Amendment

Board retailiating against former colleague who called them on Brown Act violations

[…] about insurance, until finally I received notice that I would no longer have access to my hanger although the rent was always paid in full and on time. Who helps citizens in my situation? Any gov agency? Legal group? I can’t afford to hire an atty to fight a government agency with unlimited funds. Thanks

August 21, 2011
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CPRA Police Records

Is footage taken by an officer wearing a body-camera a public document?

How do I go about requesting from the Police Dept. footage taken with a hidden camera worn by one of their officers? Also if it actually wasn't a Dept. issued body camera but either a personal or Dept. Issued cell/smart phone set up as a camera worn on the officer's person, does that footage qualify under the Public […]

June 12, 2014
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Brown Act

Rules for noticing city council study session

[…] didn’t attend because I thought it would be televised. Then I thought I would be able to purchase an audio recording, but none exists. This seems like an attempt to avoid transparency and I fear if this is okay, it will start occurring with more frequency. Interested in how this jibes with the Brown Act.

April 16, 2013
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Brown Act

School Board Meetings without Notice

[…] contract negotiations with the teachers' union. The following message appears on the school district website: "When meetings are called regarding negotiations, based on the provisions in California Government Code Section 3549.1, notice is not required to be given to the public." The School board trustees have already held one such "secret" meeting andare intending […]

March 18, 2010
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CPRA FOIA

Third time no charm: University denies documents, offers no explanation

[…] a sample request letter, helpful: 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 the inquiries, we can give general information regarding open governmentand speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. Lawyer's Assistance Request Form Access to Records

February 4, 2011
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Brown Act

Doesn’t the Brown Act require regularly scheduled meetings?

[…] may be the board is in violation of the Brown Act on this front. 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 19, 2015
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CPRA

Access to public records denied during business hours

[…] Force for a determination of whether the record is public. SF. Ord. Sec. 67.21(d)-(e). Judicial enforcement of the Public Records Act would involve filing a lawsuit under Government Code Section 6259. Such lawsuits are typically initiated by a verified petition (i.e., a request filed under oath) that asks the court to issue a writ […]

November 21, 2009
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Brown Act

Little League meetings and the Brown Act

Does the Brown Act allow for you to sit in on a Little League meeting in which your conduct is in question by where the Little League officials have the right to suspend a coach without hearing his side of the story?

June 14, 2009