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  • OKLAHOMA STATUTES TITLE 19. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This document is a statutory table of contents and index for Oklahoma Title 19, which governs counties and county officers. It outlines sections covering county powers, property rights, board of commissioners authority, public works contracts, home rule charter adoption procedures, and election processes for county officials. The sections reference specific statutory provisions numbered §19-1 through §19-17 and related subsections, establishing the legal framework for county governance structure and operations in Oklahoma. No specific budget amounts, programs, votes, or quantitative metrics are provided in this source material.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • Anchorage County, Alaska Public Records Lookup | AnchorageRecords.us

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Municipality of Anchorage, functioning as a unified home-rule municipality under Alaska law, maintains public records across ten major categories including court records, property deeds, vital records, business licenses, tax assessments, election data, meeting minutes, budgets, law enforcement reports, and land-use permits. Public records are defined under Alaska Statute § 40.25.110 as documents developed or received by public agencies in connection with official business. The municipality complies with Alaska's statewide public records framework, which requires all public agencies to make records available for inspection and copying upon request under Alaska Statutes § 40.25.110–40.25.125. Records are accessible through multiple channels including the Alaska CourtView portal for court cases, the Municipal Clerk's Office for meeting minutes and election records, and the Municipal Finance Department for budgets and financial reports.

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  • Public Records Request | St. Pete Beach, FL

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The St. Pete Beach City Clerk's Office serves as the official Custodian of Public Records and processes public records requests through a JustFOIA tracking system. Requests do not need to be in writing or require identification, and the city provides response times based on request volume and applicable exemptions per Florida Statute 119; requestors should provide contact information to receive status updates and fee notifications. The city makes numerous records publicly available online, including election information, agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions, and allows in-person inspection of public records during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • Board of Trustees – Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

    Lansing, MI
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    The Charter Township of Lansing Board of Trustees is the governing body consisting of a Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and four Trustees, responsible for policy adoption, financial oversight, administration of services, resident representation, and planning decisions. The board holds regular meetings at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Township Hall, 3209 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI. Key elected officials include Supervisor Maggie Sanders, Clerk Cortney Lightheart, Treasurer Kathy Rodgers, and Trustees Tracie Harris, Leslie Graham, Henrietta Brewer, and Nathan Ruiz. The Township offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be contacted at 517-485-4063.

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  • Township - Michigan

    Lansing, MI
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    This is the December 2025 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA), established in 1966. The document features a presidential message from Kevin Beeson, the 2025 MTA President representing Pine River Township in Gratiot County, who reflects on assuming leadership following the passing of Harold Koviak, the previously elected president from Burt Township in Cheboygan County. The issue contains articles on the fiduciary responsibilities of township boards (page 23) and township election administration excellence (page 24), along with a feature titled "Continuing the course, honoring a legacy" (page 1).

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  • Clerk – Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)

    Lansing, MI
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    This document describes the Lansing Township Clerk's Office in Ingham County, Michigan, and its functions. The Clerk, Cortney Lightheart, and Deputy Clerk Charlotte Robinson maintain official Township records including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and correspondence, and prepare Board of Trustees meeting minutes. The office administers all Township elections, including voter registration, absentee ballot issuance, and maintenance of the Michigan Qualified Voter File. The Township is hiring approximately 50 Election Inspectors for the May, August, and November 2026 elections at compensation of $220 for full-day shifts and $110 for half-day shifts, plus $65 for required three-hour training. The Clerk's Office is located at 3209 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917, and operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • PA State Archives - RG-47 - Series Titles - Microfilm: County Governments

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document is a finding aid from the Pennsylvania State Archives describing Record Group 47, which contains digitized microfilm copies of county government records across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. The document outlines the structure and functions of Pennsylvania county governments, including their traditional roles in law enforcement, judicial administration, and elections, as well as expanded responsibilities in areas such as welfare, public health, regional planning, and environmental protection. County government is characterized as a "no-executive" system governed by a three-member board of county commissioners alongside numerous independently elected officials including sheriffs, district attorneys, and treasurers, whose powers and duties are defined by state statutes and county codes.

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  • Township-Manual-Chapter-6.pdf

    Indianapolis, IN
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    This chapter from a 2010 township manual outlines the structure and governance of township boards, including election procedures, member qualifications, and operational requirements. Township boards consist of three elected residents serving four-year terms, with members required to take oaths of office and maintain township residency. The manual specifies that boards must meet annually by the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January to elect a chairman and secretary, with a quorum of any two members, and establishes salary guidelines allowing boards to set compensation at amounts equal to or exceeding 1980 levels, subject to certain restrictions on salary reductions.

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  • Montgomery County Clerk - Norristown, PA (Address and Phone)

    Norristown, PA
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    The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts, located at 2 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, maintains court records, collects court costs, and provides certified copies of divorce decrees. The office maintains a computerized index and docket of all documents filed in each case and assesses and collects court costs and restitution. The Clerk of Courts is an elected official who oversees staff responsible for day-to-day operations. Contact information is available at 610-278-3346, with additional resources available through the Montgomery County website for payment information, filing fees, and forms.

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  • Guide to City Government

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This document is a guide to Oklahoma City government that provides basic information about the city and its structure. It describes Oklahoma City's demographics (population of 681,054 and covering 620.4 square miles across four counties), government structure (a Council-Manager system established in 1927 with an elected Mayor and eight Council members representing eight wards), and the roles of key officials including the City Manager who handles day-to-day operations. The guide also lists contact information for city services and references available city departments and boards.

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  • Lawful township expenditures

    Lansing, MI
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    This February 2025 publication from the Michigan Townships Association addresses lawful township expenditures and serves as a guide for township officials. The document notes that approximately 25% (roughly 1,600) of Michigan's elected township officials are new to office as of the 90-day mark, and emphasizes the importance of budgeting as a tool to translate township resources into planned action. The MTA encourages new officials to seek mentorship from experienced board members and predecessors, and highlights available training resources and publications to support officials in their leadership roles.

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  • Municipal Clerk Department - City of Jackson Mississippi

    Jackson, MS
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    The Municipal Clerk Department of Jackson, Mississippi preserves official records, supports city departments, protects public documents, and administers municipal elections while reporting directly to the Mayor. The department is responsible for all municipal elections and voter registration, maintenance of official city records, bid openings, city ordinances, and processing of public records requests under Mississippi Code requirements. Public records requests must identify specific records or classes of records and are fulfilled within seven working days upon receipt of required fees to reimburse actual search, review, and duplication costs, unless the request's voluminous nature requires additional time. The department's mailing address is 219 South President Street, Post Office Box 17, Jackson, MS 39205. City government office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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  • Municipal Clerk / Recorder | Greater Salt Lake MSD, UT

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Municipal Clerk/Recorder's Office for Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District maintains official records, proceedings of City and Town Council meetings, ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and the Municipal Code while managing municipal elections and receiving notices of claims on behalf of member communities. Notices of Claims can be mailed to 860 W Levoy Driver, Suite 300, Taylorsville, UT 84321, or emailed to dbaun@msd.utah.gov. Diana Baun serves as Clerk/Recorder and can be reached at (385) 377-9466.

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  • Michigan's overlapping property tax limitations and the ...

    Lansing, MI
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    This November 2021 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association, features an analysis of Michigan's overlapping property tax limitations and their unsustainable impact on local governments and taxpayers, noting that Michigan has some of the strictest property tax limits in the country. The publication also covers Canton Charter Township's national recognition for election innovations developed during the pandemic and reports on the Michigan Townships Association's return to in-person learning at the UP North Summit, which drew over 100 township officials and legislators in September.

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  • City Recorder - City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The City Recorder of Phoenix serves as clerk to the City Council, public records manager, and Elections Official, with responsibilities including attending all City Council meetings, preparing and retaining meeting minutes, administering oaths of office, overseeing public records requests, and establishing retention policies and procedures. The City Recorder provides election information to candidates and citizens but does not conduct elections directly; instead, the Jackson County Elections Office conducts all county-wide elections.

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  • City of Oakland | City Clerk

    Oakland, CA
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    The Office of the City Clerk serves the Oakland City Council, City Administration, and residents by producing Council agenda materials, conducting municipal elections, managing political filings, and administering records management services citywide, with free public access to meeting materials. Asha Reed was appointed City Clerk on March 3, 2021, after previously serving since April 22, 2013 in roles including Legislative Recorder, Assistant City Clerk, and Interim City Clerk. The Office provides public services including access to past and present agenda materials, participation options for virtual Council and Committee meetings, and domestic partnership registration forms in multiple languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese). Following the lifting of California's COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023, all public meetings including City Council and Boards and Commission meetings returned to in-person format effective March 1, 2023. The Kapor Center partnered with City and County officials in October 2020 on the "SMASH the Vote" initiative to create a new voter experience in Oakland.

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  • Fayette County Clerk in Lexington, Kentucky | LocalOffices.org

    Lexington, KY
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    The Fayette County Clerk, located at 162 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, serves as the official keeper of public records for Fayette County and can be reached at (859) 255-8683. The office manages vital records (birth, death, and marriage certificates), property deeds and liens, marriage licenses, voter registration and election information, and local business filings. Visitors should bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any supporting documents relevant to their request. The Clerk's duties are established under Kentucky state statutes, local ordinances and charters, and applicable regulations.

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  • Public Records | Greenville County Court

    Greenville, SC
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    This document describes the role and contact information for the Greenville County Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court is an elected position in South Carolina with a 4-year term, and the current Clerk is Brice Garrett, located at 305 E. North Street, Greenville County Courthouse, Greenville, SC 29601. Primary duties include jury management, docket management, collecting and disbursing child support payments, filing orders of protection, serving as official records custodian for civil, criminal, and family court proceedings, managing the grand jury process, and providing support to the solicitor and judges of Greenville County.

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  • Tulsa County Clerk

    Tulsa, OK
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    This is a website homepage for the Tulsa County Clerk's Office under Michael Willis. The office provides land records and real estate services, including a new map-based application called LOCCAT that integrates records from the County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer. As an elected county official, the Clerk serves as recorder and custodian of land records, Chief Administrative Officer overseeing financial reporting and payroll, and member of the Tulsa County Budget Board and Employee's Retirement System. The office is located at 218 W. 6th Street, 7th Floor, Tulsa, and operates Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with document recording accepted until 4:30 p.m.

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  • Township Clerk | Richmond Township Illinois 60071

    Richmond, VA
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    This webpage describes the Richmond Township Clerk's office in Illinois, which serves as the official record keeper for the Township and clerk for the Board of Trustees. Key responsibilities include maintaining Board meeting records and voting procedures, serving as the local Election Authority, publishing legal notices, and overseeing bid processes. The page provides links to meeting agendas, minutes, and financial documents, with a complete schedule of Township Board meetings listed for 2025 and 2026, including a regular annual town meeting held each April.

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  • Ewing New Jersey - Municipal Clerk

    Jersey City, NJ
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    The Ewing Township Municipal Clerk's office maintains official records for local ordinances, resolutions, and public proceedings, and serves as Chief Administrative Officer of elections and Chief Registrar of Voters. The Clerk is responsible for preparing Council meeting agendas, administering oaths, and maintaining official records of all meetings, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. Combined Council Agenda Sessions and Regular meetings are scheduled for May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, and July 14, 2026, all at 6:30 p.m. The Clerk's office also administers rent control for residential multiple-family dwellings with 20 or more units under §14-37 of the Ewing Township Code, permitting annual CPI-based rent increases of 6.08% for 2023, 5.50% for 2024, and 2.87% for both 2025 and 2026. Additional Clerk functions include custody of public records, issuance of licenses and permits, and provision of passport application services.

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  • Township Information for Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    This informational document describes the structure and responsibilities of townships in Des Moines County, Iowa. Township trustees and clerks are predominantly appointed, except in Richland and Washington Townships where officials are elected to four-year terms. Trustees annually prepare budgets and oversee services including fire and rescue, cemetery maintenance, township hall repairs, and tort liability insurance, while clerks maintain official records and prepare annual financial statements. Budget information and lists of current officials are available through the Iowa Department of Management website and the Auditor's Office.

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  • Board of Supervisors - Lancaster Township

    Lancaster, PA
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    Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors holds monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month (except January) at 6:00 pm at the township office. The board consists of three elected officials serving six-year terms: Chair Steven P. Elliott (term ending 12/31/2029), Vice-Chair Benjamin H. Bamford (term ending 12/31/2027), and Treasurer Iber Guerrero Lopez (term ending 12/31/2031), with William M. Laudien serving as Township Manager and Board Secretary. Members of the public can contact supervisors by emailing them directly, calling the township office at (717) 291-1213, emailing the township manager, or mailing a letter to the office.

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  • Township Elected Officials in Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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  • City Recorder | South Salt Lake, UT

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The City Recorder's Office of South Salt Lake maintains and preserves official city records, attends all City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Civilian Review Board meetings to record proceedings, and maintains archives of city government contracts. The office processes Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) requests from citizens, coordinates municipal elections with the Salt Lake County Elections Office, and accepts declarations of candidacy for mayoral and city council positions. The Recorder's Office also processes special event permits, requiring applicants to submit requests at least 14 days prior to the event and 10 days before advertising begins, with approval or disapproval notification within seven calendar days. Additionally, the office ensures city compliance with state and local procurement rules and posts larger construction projects on the Utah Public Procurement Place.

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