A: The Brown Act (Government Code §§ 54950-54962) governs meeting access for local public bodies. It states that meetings of public bodies must be "open and public," actions may not be secret, and action taken in violation of open meetings laws may be voided. (§§ 54953(a), 54953(c), 54960.1(d)). Here are some recent findings made by the District Attorney:
Revised Brown Act ReportInvestigation into Allegations of Violations of the Brown Act by the Board of Directors - CUSD
A: The FPPC investigates alleged violations of the Political Reform Act, imposes penalties when appropriate, and assists state and local agencies in developing and enforcing conflict-of-interest codes.
The FPPC regulates:
campaign financing and spending
financial conflicts of interest
lobbyist registration and reporting
post-governmental employment
mass mailings at public expense; amd
gifts and honoraria given to public officials and candidates.
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