Letter to Neighborhood Groups

March 2005

To All Neighborhood Groups:

The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, in an attempt to reach out to the public, is making presentations to neighborhood groups regarding the Task Force and its role as a resource for the public. We would look forward to having an opportunity to speak to you and your organization regarding the topics in the outline below. If this is something that would interest you and your group, please contact Frank Darby, Administrator, at 554-7724 or at SOTF@sfgov.org, at your earliest convenience. A representative from the Task Force will also be in touch with you to see about your interest in such a presentation.

SOTF Presentations

I. Primary functions of the Sunshine Ordinance
A. Open Meetings
B. Access to Government Documents
C. Seriatim Meeting Rule
D. Non-Profits

II. Current Structure of the Task Force

A. Complaint Committee
B. Rules Committee
C. Education, Outreach & Training Committee
D. Compliance and Amendments Committee
E. Other Ad Hoc Committees

III. Citizen Resources & Recourse Under the Sunshine Ordinance
A. City Department
B. SOFT Administrator
C. SOFT Complaint