Charles Alston, <em>Exploration and Colonization (Golden State Mural)</em>, late 1940s
Office of the Governor and Key Staff
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary for Natural Resources
California Public Records Act Guidelines
The California Public Records Act (PRA), Government Code 6250-6270, is similar to the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) — the purpose of these acts is to give private citizens greater access to government information. With some exceptions, the PRA considers records maintained by most state agencies to be public records, but it also recognizes the right to individual privacy.
Attached are two documents which provide more details:
California Public Records fact sheet
Guidelines for accessing CAAM's public records
State of California Reporting Transparency
To ensure a higher level of transparency than required by law, on March 6, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a memorandum to all Governor's Staff, all Agency Secretaries, and all Department Directors directing them to make publicly available on the Governor's website the Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700, and the Travel Expense claims for the Governor's Office Senior Staff and Deputies, Agency Secretaries, Agency Undersecretaries, and Department Directors. This site increases governmental transparency by making information regarding Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700, and Travel Expense Claim Forms readily available to the public. Click here to go to website.
Reporting Transparency in Government - Form 700s and Travel Expense Claim Forms
Preparing for Disasters - Earthquake Preparedness
With offices in Northern and Southern California, the Office of Emergency Services Earthquake Program provides planning and technical assistance on various earth-related areas of concern. Program staff members work with local and regional governments, businesses, hospitals, schools, human service agencies, neighborhood and community organizations, and individuals to address, among other things, preparedness planning, hazard mitigation, emergency response, business resumption planning, post-earthquake shelter and housing, and the complexities of disaster recovery. Click here to go to website.