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Governmental transparency laws support representative government because they allow members of the public to know what public officials are doing in their name and provides opportunities for members of the public to address the decision-making body.
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How a governmental decision appears to members of the public does not matter.
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According to the Brown Act, citizens do not yield sovereignty to the agencies that serve them.
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Deliberation by a decision-making body that involves phone calls and e-mail violates the Brown Act, even if the body never meets together or discusses the matter at the same time.
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Informal gatherings involving a quorum of the decision-making body are allowed as long as specific business within the agency’s jurisdiction is not discussed.
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Members of the public have the burden of proof to show why documents should be part of the public record.
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Form 700 is a public record on which public officials disclose assets and income which may be materially affected by their official action.
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MWD Administrative Code prohibits directors, officers and employees from accepting gifts, aside from those from the appointing agency or employer, for action related to the conduct of MWD’s business.
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A director’s receipt of a gift not related to the conduct of MWD business that is worth $50 or more may need to be disclosed on Form 700.
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A director’s acceptance of a gift from a transportation company may result in forfeiture of office.