References for government transparency and citizen rights. Use the following arsenal to confront secrecy, back room deals and non disclosure in our city government.
Marin County created a video briefing on the highlights of the Brown Act for training its various advisory boards and commissions.
Californians Aware. Advocates for Public Forum Rights to foster the improvement of, compliance with and public understanding and use of, public forum law, which deals with people's rights to find out what citizens need to know to be truly self-governing, and to share what they know and believe without fear or loss.
The First Amendment Projectis a nonprofit, public interest law firm and advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition. For nearly ten years, FAP has provided advice, educational materials, and legal representation to its core constituency of activists, journalists, and artists in service of these fundamental liberties.
The First Amendment Coalitionis non-profit public interest organization dedicated to advancing free speech, more open and accountable government, and public participation in civic affairs.
The California Fair Political Practices Commission;is the government body that enforces political campaign, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws in the state of California. It was established in 1974 by the Political Reform Act, a ballot initiative passed by California voters as Proposition 9.
