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Hearing on Sunshine Ordinance Complaint Received on December 13, 2023
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To: Honorable Chair Chen and Members of the Open Government Commission
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 2-93.2.b., the Open Government Commission is required to hear Sunshine Ordinance Complaints as soon as practicable and no later than 30 business days from the date the complaint is filed unless all relevant parties agree to a later date or the Commission finds good cause for an extension of time.
COMPLAINT HEARING FILE
On December 13, 2023, a Sunshine Ordinance complaint was received. (Exhibit 1)
On January 11, 2024 the City submitted a Position Statement (Exhibit 2), which was transmitted to the Complainant, Shelby Sheehan. January 22, 2024 was set as the deadline to submit a Response to the City's Position Statement. On January 16, 2024, staff informed the Complainant the agenda must be published January 17th to meet the 12-day special meeting publication requirement, but Response to the City's Position Statement submitted by the January 22nd deadline would be forwarded to the Commission and attached to the staff report as soon as it is received.
The City Attorney's office will provide a Confidential Neutral Statement to the Commission under separate cover.
Additional arguments, information, and evidence may be presented by both sides up to and during the Complaint Hearing. Copies of any correspondence submitted prior to the Complaint Hearing will be sent to all parties.
COMPLAINT HEARING PROCEDURES
Complainant's Opening Statement and Presentation of Facts: 10 minutes
Respondent's Opening Statement and Presentation of Facts: 10 minutes
Complainant's Reply to Respondent's Presentation of Facts (if needed): 5 minutes
Commissioner Questioning of Parties and Witnesses (if needed): 5 minutes per Commissioner
Complainant's Closing Statement: 2 minutes
Respondent's Closing Statement: 2 minutes
Commissioner Deliberations and Decision
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