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    CPRA

    Inspect vs. Request, and Proposals as Public Records

    […] of the PRA's exemptions applies. Govt Code § 6253(a).  There is no obvious exemption that would authorize withholding proposals submitted pursuant to an RFP issued by a government agency in California.  It is not unusual, however, for agencies to resist disclosing records that should be disclosed under the PRA, and it is possible that […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Informal Meetings and the Brown Act

    […] that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body or the local agency to which it pertains."  (Govt. Code § 54952.2(a)).  Section 54952.2(b) of the Government Code provides that "except as authorized pursuant to section 54953, any use of direct communication, personal intermediaries, or technological devices that is employed by a majority […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    How to cure and correct an improper action

    […] meeting, and then bring a lawsuit if they do not.  The requirements are very specific, they have very short deadlines, and they are generally strictly enforced.  Review Government Code section 54960.1(a) carefully, and find an attorney to assist you if possible. In order to void an agency action, the following steps are required: (a)     […]

    June 14, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Emergency agenda items and proper notice requirements

    […] health, safety or both. (Gov't Code § 5795605(a)(1)).  Absent a dire emergency, at least one hour before the meeting, telephonic notice must be provided to all media entities that have requested that they receive notice of any special meetings called pursuant to section 54956.  (Gov't Code § 54956.5(b)).  In the case of a dire […]

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Data

    […] for it to redact the addresses in the online version.  I am not aware of any particular authority that would support this position, however, and the position does not seem to make a great deal of sense where making the information available online would seem to entail less cost and work for the government agency.

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA

    E-Filing of Campaign Finance Data,0

    […] for it to redact the addresses in the online version.  I am not aware of any particular authority that would support this position, however, and the position does not seem to make a great deal of sense where making the information available online would seem to entail less cost and work for the government agency.

    June 14, 2009