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Freedom of Information Committee

The Freedom of Information Committee monitors and takes action on local and statewide FOI and First Amendment issues. Its activities involve FOI bills In the California Legislature, local sunshine ordinances, press access to city government, educational workshops, a series of FOI pocket guides.  The committee also coordinates the chapter's annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards dinner and oversees the nomination process. The dinner occurs in March.  The committee meets monthly alternating between San Francisco and the East Bay.

Committee contacts:
Amanda Witherell, Co-chair
amanda (AT) sfbg.com
Thomas Burke
thomasburke (AT) dwt.com

FOI Online resources:

PUBLIC RECORDS
Freedom of Information Act: html
California Public Records Act: html | PDF

COURTS
Pocket Guide To Access To Courts And Courts Records: html | PDF

OPEN MEETINGS
Bagley-Keene Act: html
Brown Act: html | PDF

 

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