California § 11120 - It is the public policy of this state that public agencies exist to aid in the co
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§ 11120. It is the public policy of this state that public agencies exist to aid in the co
It is the public policy of this state that public agencies exist to aid in the conduct of the peopleâs business and the proceedings of public agencies be conducted openly so that the public may remain informed. In enacting this article the Legislature finds and declares that it is the intent of the law that actions of state agencies be taken openly and that their deliberation be conducted openly. The people of this state do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11120
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11120 cover?
Section 11120 ("It is the public policy of this state that public agencies exist to aid in the co") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 11120?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 11120 apply to my situation?
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