(A) Every officer, official, employee or agent of the city who intentionally and without proper authorization releases or discloses “confidential information” as defined in this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any alleged violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be referred to the appropriate parties for prosecution. In addition, the City Council may enforce this chapter by relying upon current available legal remedies including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Seeking injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure of confidential information in violation of this section;
2. Taking disciplinary action against an employee if his or her disclosure is willful; and
3. Referring a City Council member who has willfully disclosed confidential information to the grand jury.
(B) This section does not prohibit the disclosure of any matters discussed, considered at a closed session in violation of the Ralph M. Brown Act, nor disclosure of any other violation of said act.
(Ord. 571, passed 6-3-2008)
Statutory reference:
Brown Act, see Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 54950 et seq.