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Open Government Commission

Oversees the Open Government Ordinance and the Lobbyist Registration Act. Hears complaints regarding non-compliance, and advises Council on actions to enhance open and effective government in Berkeley.

Meetings

Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm, 2180 Milvia Street, 1st Floor, Cypress Room. Meetings may be held virtually during the local health emergency.
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Date Title Agenda Minutes
01/19/2023 - 6:00 pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 01/19/23 PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

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11/17/2022 - 6:00 pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 11-17-22 PDF PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

  • FCPC/OGC MEETING PACKET 11-17-22 (4.12 MB)
10/20/2022 - 6:00 pm FCPC/OGC Meeting 10-20-2022 PDF PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84333850180

  • FCPC/OGC MEETING PACKET 10-20-22 (4.42 MB)
09/08/2022 - 6:00 pm DRAFT MINUTES 09-08-22 FCPC-OGC SPECIAL MEETING PDF

Type: Special
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: , Berkeley, CA

07/21/2022 - 6:00 pm 07-21-2022 CANCELLATION NOTICE: FCPC/OGC MEETING PDF

Type: Canceled
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: 2180 MILVIA STREET, 4TH FLOOR BERKELEY, CA 94704

06/16/2022 - 6:00 pm OGC/FCPC Meeting 06-16-22 PDF PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: 2180 MILVIA STREET, 4TH FLOOR Berkeley, CA 94704

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05/19/2022 - 6:00 pm Open Government Commission PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87224260674

  • OGC PACKET 05-19-22 (3.77 MB)
03/17/2022 - 6:00 pm OGC/FCPC 2022-03-17 PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

  • Agenda Packet (1.43 MB)
01/20/2022 - 6:00 pm OGC/FCPC 2022-01-20 PDF PDF

Type: Regular
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

  • Agenda Packet (8.04 MB)

Additional Information

Minutes from previous meetings are available in Records Online.

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Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions, or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: email addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your email address or other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via US Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information.

Secretary

Sam Harvey
City Attorney
Phone: (510) 981-6998 / TDD: (510) 981-6903 / FAX: (510) 981-6960
FCPC@cityofberkeley.info

Mailing Address

Open Government Commission
Sam Harvey
City Attorney’s Office
2180 Milvia Street, 4th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704

Membership

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Enabling Legislation

  • BMC Chapter 2.06

Work Plan

  • FY2022-2023 Work Plan (138.94 KB)

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