Constitutional Law
Feb. 22, 2001
Culture of Secrecy
In 1953, the Legislature enacted the Ralph M. Brown Open Meetings Act, declaring that local governments must act and deliberate openly because they "exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business." In 1967, the Legislature extended its directive to include state government by enacting the Bagley-Keene Act.
In 1953, the Legislature enacted the Ralph M. Brown Open Meetings Act, declaring that local governments must act and deliberate openly because they "exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business." In 1967, the Legislature extended its directive to include state government by enacting th...
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