California

There are no reported cases under the CPRA addressing this issue.  See D5, above.

Special Meetings. Under the Bagley-Keene Act, the notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting, the business to be transacted, and the address of the Internet site where notice is available. Cal. Gov't Code § 11125.4(b). Under the Brown Act, the call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted or discussed. Cal. Gov't Code § 54956.

Emergency Meetings. Emergency meetings have no agenda requirements under either Act.

Overview

California

Technically, there is no administrative decision for the court to review. Violations or threatened violations of the Bagley-Keene and Brown Acts may be challenged by filing an action against the entity in the Superior Court. Cal. Gov't Code §§ 11130, 11130.3 (Bagley-Keene Act); 54960 (Brown Act). Under the Brown Act, before a person may file an action in court challenging an action (vote) taken by the legislative body as "null and void," they must demand that the legislative body cure or correct an action taken in violation of certain provisions. Cal. Gov't Code § 54960.1(b).

Not applicable.

Generally exempt from disclosure. See Gov’t Code § 6254(d).

California's Constitutional Sunshine Amendment: On November 2, 2004, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 59, an amendment to California's Constitution that elevated the public's right of access to public records and public meetings to constitutional stature.

Under the Bagley-Keene Act, a state body shall designate a clerk or other officer or employee of the state body who shall attend closed sessions and record in a minute book, all topics discussed and decisions made at the meeting. Cal. Gov't Code § 11126.1. The minute book may consist of a recording of the closed session. Cal. Gov't Code § 11126.1.

Upon a final judgment, any party wishing to appeal must file a jurisdictional notice of appeal in the trial court on or before the earlier of: (1) 60 days after the date of mailing by the clerk of the court of the "notice of entry" of judgment; (2) 60 days after the date of service of "notice of entry" of judgment by any party upon the party filing the notice of appeal, or by the party filing the notice of appeal; or (3) 180 days after the date of entry of the judgment. Cal. R. Ct. 8.100.