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  • Citizens’ Guide to the Government Study Commission

    Hazleton, PA
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    This Citizens' Guide describes the Hazleton City Government Study Commission, established by voter referendum in May 2025, which will conduct a nine-month study of the city's current Optional Plan B government structure. The Commission will review Hazleton's form of government, compare it to eight comparable Home Rule municipalities (Altoona, Carlisle, Easton, Lancaster, Nanticoke, New Castle, Pittston, and Wilkes-Barre), and interview Hazleton's Mayor, Council President, Council Members, and Department Heads to assess structural strengths and weaknesses. Meeting twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, the Commission will then vote on whether to draft a home rule charter; if approved, it will have an additional nine months to draft the charter before it goes to voter referendum. The guide emphasizes that Home Rule authority allows cities to take any action not prohibited by law, whereas without Home Rule municipalities can only do what state law permits.

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  • Form Center • Public Records Request - Police Department

Springfield, IL
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This is a public records request form for Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio's Police Department, outlining procedures for requesting public records under the Ohio Revised Code. The first five pages of requested records are duplicated at no cost; additional pages cost five cents per page. Computer disc copies cost one dollar, while audiotape and videotape copies are charged at actual production cost. Requests may be submitted orally or in writing at the Township Administrative Offices (9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231), by phone at (513) 522-1410, or by fax at (513) 729-0818 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Completion of the request form is voluntary and cannot be grounds for denial of a records request.

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  • Click to Open link for Identification Requirements

    Evanston, IL
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    This document establishes identification requirements for processing requests through an unspecified government office. Acceptable photo identification includes a non-expired, government-issued ID such as a driver's license, passport, FOID card, active duty military ID, or tribal ID, with copies of both sides required. For expired IDs less than 6 months old, applicants must provide one additional document showing name and current address from the last 6 months; for IDs expired more than 6 months or absent, two forms of documentation are required, including one from a specified list (medical card, insurance card, voter registration, paycheck stub, or bank statement) plus current mail showing name and address. Special provisions apply to incarcerated individuals (requiring dated prison intake or offender summary sheet with photo), those released within 6 months (release papers plus prison photo ID with matching address), and employees of state/federal agencies or hospitals (work photo ID badge meeting specified requirements). Social Security cards are not acceptable. The document references Illinois birth records eligibility under ILCS 410/535/25(4) but the text cuts off before completing that section.

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  • Public Records Request | Springfield Township, OH - Official Website

    Springfield, IL
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    Springfield Township's public records policy establishes procedures for residents to request government documents, including zoning, fire, police, and other departmental records through online forms or direct submission to the Township Administrator. The Township commits to providing public records within a reasonable timeframe during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) at its administrative offices located at 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, with copies provided at cost. The policy excludes incarcerated individuals from accessing records related to criminal investigations, maintains organized records with a publicly available retention schedule, and requests (but does not require) completion of a Public Records Request form to facilitate document identification and delivery.

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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by California's Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, establishes the fundamental governing structure and powers of the City of Oakland. The charter organizes city government into twelve major articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The document also includes appendices addressing specific funds and systems, including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, police and fire relief and pension funds, the Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter has been amended through November 2014 and establishes that Oakland maintains perpetual succession as a body corporate under California's state constitution.

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  • City Council - City of West Columbia | SC

    Columbia, SC
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    The City of West Columbia operates under a council form of government consisting of nine council members, including Mayor Temus C. "Tem" Miles, Jr., whose term expires November 2027. The council includes eight additional members representing districts 1–8, with terms expiring in either November 2027 or November 2029 on an alternating schedule. Regular Council Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM, and Council Work Sessions meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, both at City Hall, 200 North 12th Street, West Columbia, South Carolina. The City Administrator is appointed by the Council and is responsible for administering council policy and supervising city employees.

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  • Form Center • County of Lancaster Open Records Request Form

    Lansford, PA
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    This is a web form template for submitting open records requests to Lancaster County government. The form allows requestors to identify specific documents they seek access to, choose whether they want access only, copies only, or both, and specify their preferred format (paper or other). Requestors must acknowledge agreement with form terms, and the County's Solicitor's Office aims to confirm receipt within 48 business hours at 717-735-1584, though this timeline does not guarantee request processing completion.

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  • Application for Evanston Illinois Birth Certificate

    Evanston, IL
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    This Evanston, Illinois application form enables residents to request long-form birth certificates, which are accepted for legal use, passports, and governmental agencies. The fee structure is $15.00 for the first certificate and $4.00 for each additional certificate, plus a $20.00 shipping fee for online or mail requests; applicants must submit money orders or cashier checks payable to the City of Evanston. Requests must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk at 909 Davis Street, 2nd Floor, Evanston, IL 60201, and must include a non-expired government-issued photo identification. Birth records filed between November 2018 and October 17, 2021 must be obtained through the Cook County Clerk's Office instead. The applicant must indicate their relationship to the person on the birth record, as birth certificates are confidential and can only be issued to entitled requestors.

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  • Boards & Commissions - City of Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL
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    The City of Huntsville maintains approximately 60 local and regional boards and commissions with volunteer positions appointed by the Mayor and City Council to provide advisory, policy, and governing roles that shape community quality of life. Membership terms range from two to six years with time commitments varying from a few hours to over 20 hours monthly, and positions may require specific professional expertise, residency within the city, ethics training, and background checks. Interested residents are encouraged to review individual board requirements and submit applications via email or an online interest form.

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  • Application for Evanston Illinois Death Certificate

    Evanston, IL
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    This application form allows requesters to obtain certified long-form death certificates from the City of Evanston, Illinois at a cost of $17.00 for the first certificate and $6.00 for each additional copy, plus a $20.00 shipping fee for online or mail requests. The form requires applicants to provide the decedent's full name, date of death, place of death in Evanston, and personal information about the decedent including birthdate, birthplace, and social security number; requesters must also provide their name, relationship to the decedent, address, phone number, and signature along with a non-expired government-issued photo identification. Deaths recorded prior to 1916 must be obtained through the County Clerk where the death occurred, while deaths occurring from 2008 forward are issued from the State of Illinois Division of Vital Records electronic system, and deaths from 2007 or earlier are issued from original paper records or microfilm. Vital records filed between November 2018 and October 17, 2021 must be obtained through the Cook County Clerk's Office, and completed applications should be mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 909 Davis Street, 2nd Floor, Evanston, IL 60201 with payment made by money order or cashier's check only.

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  • Submit a Public Records Request | Nashville.gov

    Nashville, TN
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    This document provides guidance on submitting public records requests to Nashville's Metropolitan Government, explaining that the Metropolitan Clerk's office coordinates requests for most departments in accordance with Tennessee state law and Metro Code. The document directs residents to available online resources including department directories and the Nashville Open Data Portal, and instructs those seeking records not available online to submit a request through the centralized Records Request Form, specifying which departments participate in the centralized process and noting that some records may be exempt from disclosure under state law.

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  • Boards Commissions and Committees Member Handbook

    Evanston, IL
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    This handbook, created in May 2009 through a joint effort between the League of Women Voters of Evanston and City staff, provides guidance for members of City of Evanston boards, commissions, and committees on their roles and responsibilities. The handbook was developed to fulfill the 2006 City Strategic Plan's objective to provide standardized training and orientation for board and committee members and supporting staff. It covers topics including the city's governmental structure, the council-manager form of government, and information about boards, commissions, and committees' accountability and guiding principles.

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  • Public Records | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania

    Lansford, PA
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    Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System provides public access to court records through an online portal, including individual case dockets, aggregate caseload statistics, and collections data. The system offers searchable contract summaries, expenditure reports, and salary information, along with standardized statewide processes for submitting public records requests while protecting sensitive information. Users can access court records for free through the UJS web portal and find appropriate forms for recurring requests and confidential filings.

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  • Public Records - Records Management - Knox County Tennessee Government

    Knoxville, TN
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    Knox County Tennessee adopted a Public Records Policy in April 2017 that ensures government records are available for public viewing in accordance with state law. The county provides multiple methods for submitting public records requests, including an online form, downloadable request forms, and a published fee schedule, along with contact information for records coordinators and specific departments handling marriage, divorce, birth, and death records. The Knox Central Building Records Management office is located at 1000 North Central Street, Knoxville, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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  • Selectboard - Town of Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
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    The document provides organizational and procedural information for the Town of Wilmington's Selectboard, including the 2026 membership roster (Chair Tom Fitzgerald, Vice Chair Vince Rice, and three other members), their contact details, and their ex-officio committee assignments. Wilmington operates under a town manager form of government where the Selectboard serves as the chief elected legislative body setting policy, while the town manager handles administrative operations and day-to-day management. The document also outlines the Selectboard's regular meeting schedule (first and third Tuesdays at 6:00 pm), the process for filing Open Meeting Law complaints (within 10 calendar days with responses required within 10 calendar days), and procedural rules for agenda submissions and meetings.

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  • Office of the City Secretary

    Houston, TX
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    This Office of the City Secretary page describes the statutory duties and functions of the City Secretary position. The City Secretary serves as the clerk and recording officer for City Council, responsible for keeping and preserving minutes and proceedings of Council meetings, certifying the correctness of minutes and journals, maintaining custody of all Council papers and records, affixing the city seal to official documents, and performing other duties as required by the mayor or City Council. The page provides links to departmental resources including Council agendas and minutes (with backup materials from 2007–2013 and prior years), campaign finance forms and reports, lobbyist registration materials, a 2022–2032 Drainage Impact Fee Study, and related city governance documents such as the Code of Ordinances and conflict of interest forms.

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  • Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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    NULL This document is a website sitemap and navigation structure for Portland, Maine's official website. It lists available online services, application forms, payment options, and government boards and committees, but contains no budget figures, specific dollar amounts, named initiatives with measurable details, formal votes, dates, or quantitative metrics that would enable meaningful cross-document comparison.

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  • Open Records | Warren County, PA

    Harrisburg, PA
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    Warren County, Pennsylvania provides a public records request system governed by Pennsylvania's Open Records Law (Act 3 of 2008). Citizens may submit Right-to-Know requests to the Open Records Officer, Pamela J. Matve (814-728-3402, pmatve@warrencountypa.gov), in person, by mail, fax, or email using the county's Open Records Request Form. Denied requests may be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days of the denial date, with appeals filed at 333 Market Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2234 or via email at openrecords@pa.gov. The document directs requesters to specific departments for records outside the open records process, including the Register and Recorder's Office for marriage licenses and deeds, the Prothonotary's Office for litigation records, and state-level agencies for vital records.

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  • OOR - Find Agency Open Records Officers

    Pottstown, PA
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    The Office of Open Records (OOR) maintains a searchable database of Agency Open Records Officer (AORO) contact information for all registered agencies in Pennsylvania to facilitate public records requests and appeals. The public can search the database by agency name, county, and type (Commonwealth, Judicial, Legislative, or Local), and agencies can register their AORO by completing a registration form with the officer's contact details and compliance status. The OOR provides contact information (717-346-9903 or openrecords@pa.gov) for assistance with the search tool or questions.

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  • Public Records | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The City of Eugene's City Recorder coordinates public records requests and maintains compliance with Oregon state records law. The City Recorder preserves historic documents permanently, including City Council minutes, the Municipal Charter, Eugene Code, ordinances, and resolutions, and operates a secured archive facility for inactive records. Public records requests can be submitted online through the JustFOIA portal or by mailing a completed form to the City Recorder at 500 East 4th Ave, Suite 302, Eugene, Oregon 97401. Per Oregon Revised Statutes 192.324(2), the city must acknowledge receipt of or complete a request within 5 business days. Each city department designates a Public Record Coordinator to respond to requests submitted to their division, with requests assigned to one of three complexity levels with varying fee structures as outlined in Admin Order 21-18-01.

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  • State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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    NULL This document is a website navigation menu and service index for State College, PA government. It contains no substantive budget data, financial decisions, policy actions, specific dates, quantitative metrics, or comparable governance facts. It is a directory listing of available services, forms, and links rather than a government record suitable for cross-document comparison.

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  • L E G I S L AT I V E H A N D B O O K S E R I E S V O L U M E V I

    Baltimore, MD
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    This is Volume VI of the Maryland Legislative Handbook Series, providing an overview of local government structure and operations in Maryland as of 2022. The document covers topics including forms of local government, revenue sources, indebtedness, and state funding allocation, with demographic and historical profiles for each county. Local governments in Maryland employ over 230,000 people, manage $37.7 billion in public spending, and received $11.1 billion in state funding in fiscal 2023.

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  • Borough Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Home Rule Charter with a Council-Manager form of government, allowing the municipality greater autonomy in crafting local ordinances and policies. The Borough is governed by seven elected Council members serving staggered four-year terms, along with an elected Mayor, who set policy and approve budgets, while an appointed Borough Manager handles day-to-day operations and department supervision. The Borough holds two public meetings monthly—a workshop meeting and a regular Council meeting—and encourages citizen participation through board and commission volunteer opportunities.

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Lansford, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance for submitting records requests directed to the OOR itself, which maintains only records related to its operations, not a general repository for government records. Requesters can submit records requests via online form, email, mail, fax, or in person to Open Records Officer Janelle Sostar at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or email RTK-OOR@pa.gov. The OOR will issue a response within five business days of receiving a request, with the option to invoke a thirty calendar day extension under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The OOR will not docket appeals or process requests where it has reason to believe the requester's identity is anonymous or misrepresented.

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  • Hazleton’s Current Form of Government

    Hazleton, PA
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    This document establishes the administrative and legislative framework for the City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, adopted by City Council on November 16, 1995 via Ordinance No. 9518. The City Council consists of five members elected at large and holds meetings at least monthly, open to the public, governed by parliamentary procedure rules set by Council resolution. The document defines key terms including approval (majority of members with a quorum present), ordinances (subject to mayoral veto), and resolutions (formalized Council statements requiring no executive approval). A Council Clerk is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of Council, and a Legal Adviser to City Council is appointed for an indefinite term by majority vote of all Council members, with compensation fixed by Council and duties including attendance at Council meetings when requested.

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  • Redacción de la Carta de Autonomía de Hazleton GSC

    Hazleton, PA
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    The document outlines the drafting process for Hazleton's Charter of Autonomy as of November 18, 2025, conducted by the Hazleton Government Studies Commission. The charter aims to transfer municipal governance from state code to local citizens while allowing flexibility in defining municipal structure, powers, taxation, and functions. Key drafting considerations include determining the government form (maintaining current structure, mirroring optional plan forms from state law, or creating a hybrid model), offering fiscal flexibility while ensuring fiscal accountability, and adhering to four style principles: clarity, consistency, concision, and legal correctness. Basic charter components must include a general grant of powers to the municipality, basic government organization with identified elected and appointed officials, legislative and administrative procedures, provisions for citizen participation, mandates for merit-based personnel systems and professional auditing, and general provisions covering transition procedures and effective dates.

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  • Open Records (Right-to-Know Law) | Kennett Township, PA

    Kennett Square, PA
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    Kennett Township complies with Pennsylvania Act 3 of 2008 (Right-to-Know Law), which provides citizens, officials, and media access to public records and information held by the Township government. The Township makes commonly used public information and archival records immediately available on its website, while other records held in Township offices require formal requests submitted through a detailed request form. Criminal records maintained by the Kennett Township Police Department may have restrictions as defined by PA Act 3. Citizens can submit Right-to-Know requests online or contact Township Manager Alison S. Dobbins at Alison.Dobbins@kennett.pa.us, with Township offices located at 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, open Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm.

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  • Open Records Policy - Lancaster Township

    Lancaster, PA
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    Lancaster Township's Open Records Policy establishes procedures for requesting public records through the township's Right-to-Know Officer, John Donnelly, via email, mail, or in-person delivery. Requests must use the official RTK Request Form and will receive a response within 5 business days; denied requests may be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days. The policy also references federal requirements for health insurers to provide pricing data in Machine Readable Files format.

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  • RTKRequestForm

    Minersville, PA
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    This is a blank Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) request form used by the public to request government records from agencies. Requesters must provide their full name and contact information, affirm they are U.S. legal residents, specify the records sought with detail including subject matter and time frame, and indicate preferred delivery method (printed, electronic, or in-person inspection). Agencies have 5 business days to respond, with the option to extend 30 days, and requesters have 15 business days to appeal if a request is denied. Requests may incur fees, which the requester can set a threshold for notification (up to $100 or another specified amount).

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  • Hazleton GSC Home Rule Charter Drafting

    Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton's Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to initiate a home rule charter drafting process that would shift municipal governance from state code to locally-adopted charter. The commission will address major drafting issues including determining the form of government—whether to retain the current structure, mirror optional plans from state law (executive/council plans A, B, C or council/manager), or create a hybrid form—while balancing fiscal flexibility with fiscal responsibility. Basic charter components under consideration include grants of municipal powers, government organization and structure, legislative and administrative procedures, citizen participation mechanisms, administrative practice mandates (merit personnel systems, capital budgeting, auditing), and general provisions. PEL (Pennsylvania Educator's League or equivalent consulting entity) will guide the drafting process through reviewing the current form, presenting single-issue questions for deliberation, offering guidance, and translating commission decisions into charter sections after straw votes on each item. The charter will follow four style guidelines—clarity, consistency, conciseness, and correctness—with language drawn from applicable state codes where applicable.

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