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Public Agency Advisory

Public Agency Advisory is a periodic publication which reports on recent legal developments and issues of interest in the field of public agency law. It is prepared by the Public Agency Section at Hanson Bridgett. For further information you can email publicagency@hansonbridgett.com or email the listed attorney authors directly.

2010

• Land Use Alert: California Supreme Court Decides 30 Day Statute Of Limitations Applies To Determination That No Environmental Review Is Required Under CEQA
• Water Law Alert: Nevada Supreme Court Remands Water Applications That Were Pending Without Action For Longer Than The One Year Statuary Period
• Water Law Alert: California Court of Appeal Reaffirms Traditional Common Law Formula For Determining Boundary Lines Between Littoral Land Owners

2009

• Transit Agency Not Liable for ADA Violations When It Complies with DOT ADA Regulations
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program for Government Entities

2008

• SB 343 New Brown Act Requirement — Availability Of Public Records Distributed Before Meetings

2007

• Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Staff Briefings of Public Officials
• Legislature Clarifies Proposition 218: Notice Requirements for Property — Related Fees and Charges
• Public Agencies Face New Restrictions in Contracting with Design Professionals
• Legislature Passes New Landscape Water Conservation Law

2006

• The Political Reform Act's "Revolving Door" Prohibition Now Applies To Local Government

2005

• Local Government Ethics Bill-New Ethics Training Requirement and Rules on Compensation Policies and Expense Reimbursements
• Assembly Bill 1825 Training-Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training For Supervisors Employed By Public Agencies With Less Than 50 Employees

2004

• Changes to Prevailing Wage Laws Expose Public Agencies to Potential Liability

2003

• New Brown Act Requirement — Confidential Information Discussed In Closed Sessions Should Remain Confidential

2002

• New Political Reform Act Requirement — "Leave the Room If You Have A Conflict"

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