SEC. 67.36. SUNSHINE ORDINANCE SUPERSEDES OTHER LOCAL LAWS.
§ 67.36
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In plain language
The Sunshine Ordinance takes precedence over other local laws, and when there is a conflict, whichever rule provides greater or faster public access to public information applies.
If the Sunshine Ordinance (which is about public access to government information) conflicts with another San Francisco law, the rule that gives the public better or quicker access to that information wins.
- Complex:The phrase 'greater or more expedited' creates ambiguity when one law provides broader access but slower disclosure, while another provides narrower access but faster disclosure—it is unclear which takes precedence in such cases.
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Official text
The provisions of this Sunshine Ordinance supersede other local laws. Whenever a conflict in local law is identified, the requirement which would result in greater or more expedited public access to public information shall apply.
(Added by Proposition G, 11/2/99)