SAN FRANCISCO – The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions invites public comment on a draft advisory opinion dealing with judicial ex parte communications in family law cases.

The draft opinion provides guidance on a local rule that authorizes a judge to review a request for (non-domestic violence) emergency orders in a family law matter in order to determine whether the moving papers show the necessity for an emergency hearing.

The local rule permits the review to occur without notice to the other party and without a showing that good cause exists not to give notice.

The draft opinion concludes that the local rule facilitates and permits ex parte communications, which violates the standards for ethical conduct in the California Code of Judicial Ethics.

The draft opinion and invitation to comment are posted on the committee’s Web site at http://www.JudicialEthicsOpinions.ca.gov/itc .

The deadline for comment is Sept. 9, 2013.

After considering the public’s comments on the draft opinion, the committee will decide whether or not to publish an opinion in final form. Comments are due by Sept. 9, 2013, and may be submitted in any of the following ways:

• Online at http://www.JudicialEthicsOpinions.ca.gov/itc ;
• By email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; or
• By mailing comments to Ms. Nancy Black, Committee Counsel, The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, California 94102.

CJEO is an independent committee appointed by the Supreme Court to help inform the judiciary and the public concerning judicial ethics topics.

CJEO was established as part of the court’s constitutional responsibility to guide the conduct of judges and judicial candidates (Cal. Const., art. VI, § 18, subd. (m)).

In making appointments to serve on CJEO, the court selects members of the bench with a strong background in judicial ethics and diverse courtroom experience.

The current 12 CJEO members are justices, judges, a commissioner, and a retired bench officer who have served in courts of various sizes throughout the state.

CJEO publishes formal opinions, issues confidential informal opinions, and provides oral advice on proper judicial conduct pursuant to the California Code of Judicial Ethics and other authorities (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 9.80(e)(1)). CJEO acts independently of the Supreme Court, the Commission on Judicial Performance, the Judicial Council, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and all other entities (rule 9.80(b)).

For more information about CJEO, visit the CJEO Web site and view the members’ page, call toll-free at 1-855-854-5366, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Written by: Editor

Published: 19 August 2013

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF LAKE
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2991

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors, County of Lake, State of California, adopted Ordinance No. 2991, adding Article Seven to Chapter Seven of the Lake County Code to provide support for Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Cable television access facilities.
 
This ordinance will provide for a one-percent (1%) fee on the cable operator’s gross revenues, to be collected within the unincorporated areas of the County. The ordinance has a conditional effective date, pending a determination by the Attorney General that the PEG fee is not a tax subject to Proposition 26. A certified copy of the adopted ordinance is available in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453.
 
This ordinance was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, by the following vote:
 
AYES: Supervisors Rushing, Farrington and Smith
NOES: Supervisors Comstock and Brown
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None
 
 
MATT PERRY
Clerk of the Board
 
By: Mireya G. Turner
Assistant Clerk to the Board

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Written by: Lake County Board of Supervisors

Published: 16 August 2013

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUBMITTAL OF A MEASURE TO THE VOTERS TO IMPOSE A ONE PERCENT (1%) TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX

FOR STREET AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AND CODE ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Clearlake City Council will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 8, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, California at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter. The purpose of the hearing is to hear public testimony to determine whether to adopt an ordinance and resolution to place a Measure on the ballot before the voters to impose a one percent (1%) transactions and use tax to be used solely for street and road maintenance and code enforcement.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and speak to issues presented on the agenda. Relevant documents will be available to the public during business hours beginning July 22, 2013 at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive. Members of the public may submit written comments on the matter to the City Council prior to the hearing and/or may appear at the public hearing and speak on the matter. Appeal of the City Council’s decision is limited to the consideration of those issues addressed by the City Council at the Hearing.

City Hall Council Chambers are handicap accessible. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting or for any other information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 707-994-8201 extension 106.

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Written by: Clearlake City Council

Published: 30 July 2013