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New Legislation Holds Charter Schools to Same Standards as Public Schools

by Karen A. Feld on March 6, 2019

posted in Legislative Updates,

SB 126 was one of the fastest pieces of legislation to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom – going through both houses in seven weeks. The new Education Code Section 47604.1 will require charter schools to follow the same state guidelines on public records (California Public Records Act), open meetings (Brown Act), conflicts of interest (Political Reform Act of 1974, Government Code 1090) that apply to public schools. Charter board members are also prohibited from voting on contracts where they have a financial stake.  ... Continue Reading

tags: Brown Act, California Public Records Act, Charter Schools, Government Code 1090, Political Reform Act,

Attorney General Opinion Confirms Local Agencies Cannot Purchase Products from Companies Co-owned by Their Elected Officials

by Derek P. Cole on December 2, 2014

posted in Ethics,

The question is one that small local agencies often face.  What happens when the agency needs to purchase goods or services from a company that is at least partially owned by one of its elected officials?   A very recent Attorney General opinion answers this question clearly: find somewhere else to get the goods or services.  ... Continue Reading

tags: 1090, Attorney General opinion, Cannella, conflicts of interest, Political Reform Act,