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Discuss Organizing a Forum or Method of Communication to Inform the Alameda Community about the Public Records Act (Commissioner Shabazz)
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To: Chair and Members of the Open Government Commission
From: Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
BACKGROUND
At the February 3, 2020 and December 18, 2019 Open Government Commission meetings, Commissioner Shabazz inquired about holding a Public Records Act (PRA) forum.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Shabazz expressed interest in discussing methods to inform the public about the PRA at the last two Commission meetings. On February 3rd, Commissioner Pauling suggested forming a subcommittee to work on the forum. The Commission could not take action at the meetings since the item was not agendized.
The Commission can discuss the logistics of organizing a forum or creating a subcommittee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, large events are not being held currently. The Commission could consider alternative formats, such as Zoom.
Staff is willing to support any outreach efforts.
RECOMMENDATION
The Commission should discuss how it would like to proceed with potential outreach to inform the public about the PRA and provide direction to staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Attachment: Excerpts from February 3, 2020 and December 18, 2019 Minutes