City Responds to State's Decision on Brown Act

Last month, the state legislature that local jurisdictions—cities, counties, school districts, water districts and special districts—post meeting agendas for the public. The suspension also allows local jurisdictions to forgo reporting to the public about actions taken during closed-session meetings.

Three school districts and the Santa Clara Valley Water District all publically responded to Campbell Patch's request for a statement on the matter and all said they would continue to post their agendas as they have in the past.

The city of Campbell also responded with a similar answer.

"In the wake of the recent State action, staff is waiting for an analysis and advice on the matter from the League of California Cities," city officials said. "Meanwhile, and despite the legislative change, the city of Campbell will continue its commitment to government transparency whether or not the State reimburses us. 

"The City also remains committed to its Statement of Values and also its statement on Open Government."

During Sunshine Week in March, a celebration of open government,  

 with its thoughts on Sunshine Week and what the city did in order to be transparent.

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