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  • BOROUGH OF AMBLER COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m.

    Mar 3, 2026

    ·Ambler, PA
    Agenda

    On March 3, 2026, the Borough of Ambler Council held a work session to consider the appointment of Jack Craver to the Environmental Advisory Council, confirm David L. Busch from Keystone Alliance Consulting, Inc., and review a Public Meeting Attendance & Participation Policy. The meeting also included committee reports from five departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works) and an open public comment period. Additionally, the council reviewed minutes from the February 17, 2026 business meeting and considered a Water System Tapping Fee calculation prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2003.

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  • Community Development Council March 10, 2021 Meeting Agenda 1 AGENDA

    Mar 10, 2021

    ·Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    This is an agenda document for the Fort Worth Community Development Council meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021, held via videoconference due to COVID-19 safety protocols. The agenda includes routine matters such as calling to order, reading the Open Meetings Act statement, electing a new Vice Chairperson, approving previous meeting minutes, and receiving presentations from city staff on communications and public engagement and the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Public members wishing to address the council were required to register by 5:00 PM on March 9, 2021.

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  • Board Meetings - Newark Board of Education

    Newark, NJ
    Other

    The Newark Board of Education publishes its meeting schedule in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The 2025-2026 board meeting calendar includes 13 meetings held at various school locations and the District's Central Office at 765 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, with most regular meetings scheduled at 6:00 pm and retreats at 9:00 am. Three Donaldson Hearings are scheduled for June 25 and June 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm, and one Public Hearing on September 25, 2025 at 5:30 pm at Ann Street School. All meetings are open to the public except closed sessions permitted by law; during declared public emergencies, meetings are conducted remotely. Board meetings are broadcast virtually via Facebook Live and Webex, with meeting agendas available on the District's Electronic School Board System, and the public may sign up to speak at meetings.

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  • A Resolution NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,

    Fort Worth, TX
    Proposal

    This Fort Worth City Council resolution establishes the schedule for council work sessions and regular meetings for January through December 2026, maintaining the existing practice of alternating Tuesday meetings at City Hall. The resolution also updates the City Council Rules of Procedure to accommodate management concerns about workload distribution by allowing limited business items (primarily consent agendas) to be considered at public comment meetings, and adjusts various procedural deadlines to comply with a Texas Open Meetings Act revision requiring agendas be posted three business days in advance rather than 72 hours before meetings. The changes aim to balance public participation opportunities with improved staff workload management while maintaining transparency and public access.

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  • Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act) - borough mayors of pa

    Pittsburgh, PA
    Other

    This is a government guidance document, not a meeting record. It is the Fifth Edition (July 2022) of Pennsylvania's "Open Meetings (The Sunshine Act)" guide published by the Department of Community and Economic Development for borough mayors and local officials. The document outlines legal requirements and procedures for public meetings under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, including sections on open meeting requirements, exceptions for executive sessions, and related regulations. It was prepared with input from the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and serves as an informational resource rather than documenting any specific meeting decisions or budget figures.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
    Other

    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • 10 :4-6 "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act." 1.

    Newark, NJ
    Other

    This document excerpts the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, a New Jersey law (originally enacted in 1975 and amended in 2006) that establishes the public's right to attend and observe meetings of public bodies. The Legislature declares that public transparency is vital to democratic functioning and establishes state policy requiring advance notice and public access to all meetings where public business is discussed or decided, except in limited circumstances where the public interest or personal privacy would be endangered. The act defines "public body" as multi-member voting bodies organized under state law with authority to spend public funds or affect individual rights, while explicitly excluding informal advisory bodies, executive meetings with subordinates, and specific entities such as the judiciary and political party organizations.

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  • Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Public Records Lookup | OklahomaRecords.org

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Other

    Oklahoma County operates as an open records county under the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51 O.S. §§ 24A.1-24A.31), which establishes the public's right to access government records with limited exceptions. The county maintains nine categories of public records across multiple departments: property records through the Assessor and County Clerk; court records through the Court Clerk; vital records with limited access; business records; election records through the Election Board; tax records through the Treasurer; law enforcement records through the Sheriff's Office; land records; and meeting records from county boards and commissions. County agencies are required to provide prompt and reasonable access during regular business hours, designate record custodians, and charge only reasonable fees for document searches and copies. The Oklahoma County Clerk maintains a public records portal to facilitate access to many county records.

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  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LehighRecords.us

    Allentown, PA
    Other

    This document describes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania's public records system and compliance with state transparency laws. It defines public records according to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and outlines the major categories of accessible records, including court documents, property records, vital records, business licenses, tax information, and budget documents, with responsibility distributed among various county offices such as the Clerk of Judicial Records and Recorder of Deeds. The document confirms that Lehigh County operates as an open records jurisdiction, fully complying with the RTKL's presumption of openness and the Sunshine Act's public meeting requirements, with designated Open Records Officers in each department to facilitate citizen access to government information.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Phoenixville, PA
    Other

    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. It outlines procedures for before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, accessibility accommodations, professional conduct standards, and prohibitions on discussing agenda items outside advertised public meetings. The guidance emphasizes that all deliberations and official actions must occur during open public meetings and that meetings should be welcoming and inclusive regardless of participants' race, color, gender, religion, or national origin.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
    Other

    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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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Harrisburg, PA
    Other

    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies (such as Historic Architectural Review Boards and Historical Commissions) to conduct professional and legally compliant public meetings. The guidance covers meeting requirements including compliance with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, mandatory public advertising, ADA accessibility, and restrictions on private discussions of agenda items outside public meetings. It also specifies that all deliberations must occur during open public sessions, meetings must be welcoming regardless of protected characteristics, and executive sessions are permitted only for personnel matters, legal consultations, or confidential business protected by law.

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  • Greenville County, South Carolina Public Records Lookup | GreenvilleRecords.org

    Greenville, SC
    Other

    Greenville County, South Carolina maintains public records across ten categories—including property records, court records, vital records, tax records, voter registration, law enforcement, GIS data, business records, government meeting records, and financial records—pursuant to South Carolina's Public Records Act (Title 30 of the South Carolina Code of Laws). The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act, governed by principles established in S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-15 that emphasize transparent public business. Greenville County facilitates public access through a dedicated Public Records Office offering both in-person and online access, with statutory response timeframes of 15 business days for records less than 24 months old and 30 business days for older records. Certain exemptions and restrictions apply under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-40, though the document does not detail specific exemptions.

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  • Freedom of Information | Wichita County, KS

    Wichita, KS
    Other

    This document describes Wichita County, Kansas's Freedom of Information procedures and policies. Members of the public may request records by submitting a written request form to the County Clerk/Freedom of Information Officer, Lynda Goodrich, at 206 S 4th St. Leoti, KS 67861, with requests processed within three business days. Requestable records include ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, public official salaries, and budgets, though closed records include personnel files, medical records, attorney-client privileged information, and criminal investigation records. The county may charge fees for staff time and copying costs under the Kansas Open Records Act.

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  • Boards & Commissions

    Carlisle, PA
    Other

    This document describes the role of Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs) in Carlisle's local government, explaining that these citizen-composed bodies advise government agencies to help deliver services efficiently with limited resources. It outlines the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of 1986, which requires all ABC meetings to be open to the public with advance notice in local newspapers, except for designated executive sessions held for specific purposes such as personnel matters, real estate negotiations, or legal strategy. The document notes that ABCs in Carlisle rarely hold executive sessions and advises members to prepare for potential media attention during public meetings.

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  • www.oklahoma.gov/occy REGULAR MEETING

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Minutes

    The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth held a regular meeting on September 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at Cameron Building in Oklahoma City and via ZoomGov virtual meeting platform. Commissioners Jonathan Hall, Brenda Myers, and Brad Wilson attended, with Chairperson John Schneider presiding. The agenda included approval of minutes from June 23 and August 18, 2023 meetings, review of 2024 proposed meeting dates, presentation of a finance report by Business Manager Mahboob ul Haq, discussion of a budget revision related to State Fiscal Year 2023 carry-forward funding, and public comment limited to three minutes per person. The meeting was conducted in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

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  • City Clerk's Office

    Evanston, IL
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    The Office of the City Clerk serves as Evanston's central administrative hub under City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, responsible for maintaining the City Code, publishing ordinances and resolutions, custodying the city seal, and managing critical municipal documents. The office handles election-related functions including voter registration, FOIA requests, vital records, Open Meetings Act compliance, and serves as manager for all city boards, commissions, and committees. The City Clerk's Office provides numerous services to the public including notary services, accessibility placards, certified documents, passport services, and access to historical records dating back to 1860 through an online document center.

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  • Outline of Nebraska Open Meetings Act | Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers

    Omaha, NE
    Other

    This document outlines Nebraska's Open Meetings Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-1407 through 84-1414), which establishes the state policy that all public body meetings must be open to the public to enable citizen participation in democratic processes. The Act, originally passed as part of LB 325 in 1975 and formally named in 2004, covers various provisions including meeting definitions, notice requirements, virtual conferencing options, emergency meetings, public rights, minutes procedures, closed sessions, circumvention prohibitions, enforcement actions, and criminal sanctions. The fundamental purpose of Nebraska's open meetings laws is to ensure that public policy formation occurs transparently at open meetings rather than in secret, except when protection of the public interest clearly requires a closed session on specific matters.

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  • RULES OF CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL 1.

    Charleston, SC
    Other

    This document establishes the procedural rules governing Charleston County Council meetings. All Council meetings, including committee meetings, are open to the public except as permitted by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, and are conducted in accordance with state law and Robert's Rules of Order. Executive sessions are permitted only for specified purposes—including personnel matters, contract negotiations, legal claims, criminal investigations, and business location discussions—and require a public vote before proceeding; no formal action may be taken in executive session. Regular Council meetings are held twice monthly on Tuesdays during ten months of the year (January through June and September through December) with single monthly meetings in July and August, while special meetings may be called with 24 hours' public notice. A quorum of five members is required for official business, and Council members may attend and vote via videoconference.

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  • STATE CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Minutes

    The State Capitol Preservation Commission held a regular meeting on April 21, 2022, at the Oklahoma State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City. Vice-Chair Nancy Leonard called the meeting to order at 3:12 p.m. after confirming that proper notice had been filed and the agenda posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. However, the meeting was immediately adjourned at 3:14 p.m. due to lack of a quorum, with only 8 of 13 members present.

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  • Agendas & Minutes | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
    Other

    The City of Worcester provides public access to governmental meeting materials in compliance with Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, which requires open meetings with public notice and accessible records. As of July 2025, all current and upcoming agendas, archived meeting minutes dating back to 2021, and meeting videos are available through the OneMeeting public portal, with older archived files being added on an ongoing basis. Residents can search City Council and Standing Committee agenda attachments through the Laserfiche WebLink document imaging portal. The city permits both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings under Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.

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  • Open Records Request for Mesa County - CORA | Mesa County

    Mesa, AZ
    Other

    Mesa County provides public access to government records under Colorado's Open Records Act (C.R.S. §24-72-201, et seq.) through a formal request process outlined in its adopted Policy for Open Records Requests (revised 2015). Commonly requested records include Sheriff's Office documents (arrest records, law enforcement reports), Board of County Commissioners meeting materials (agendas, minutes, supporting documents), recorded documents (marriage licenses, land titles, ordinances), building and planning records, assessor property information, and public health records. Requests must be specific to enable record location, and records may be provided via inspection at a Mesa County office, email, or mail. Processing fees apply for paper copies, and requests requiring more than one hour of processing time will receive a cost estimate; some Mesa County departments maintain separate fee structures and policies. Court records are not maintained by Mesa County Government and must be obtained directly from the Mesa County Justice Center.

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  • Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From:

    Evanston, IL
    Proposal

    City Manager Luke Stowe recommended approval of the 2026 meeting schedule for the Evanston City Council and Rules Committee, which must be published annually to comply with the Open Meetings Act. City Council meetings are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month (except August and December, which have only one meeting each), while Rules Committee meetings occur on the first Monday of every other month at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall. The memorandum provides the complete list of 22 scheduled City Council meeting dates and 6 Rules Committee dates for 2026, with one meeting moved to Tuesday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

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  • Los Angeles County, California Public Records Lookup | LosAngelesRecords.org

    Los Angeles, CA
    Other

    Los Angeles County maintains public records across ten categories—including vital records dating to 1852, property records, court files, business licenses, election data, law enforcement records, financial statements, meeting minutes, land use permits, and health inspections—through departments including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Assessor's Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department. The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6276.48) and Board Policy 3.030, which requires county departments to make non-exempt records available during business hours and respond to requests within 10 calendar days. The county provides electronic records when feasible and operates the Los Angeles County Open Data Portal to enable public access to datasets and government information.

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  • New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act

    Newark, NJ
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  • City Planning - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
    Other

    The City of Jersey City Division of City Planning administers land development and zoning applications through its office at 1 Jackson Square, 2nd floor, under director Tanya Marione, PP, AICP, and can be reached at (201) 547-5010 or cityplanning@jcnj.org. All applications for Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation matters must be submitted through the online Jersey City Online Permitting and Licensing Portal; in-person applications are not accepted. The Division has updated zoning standards to accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and maintains an interactive zoning map and development map for public access. Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are held in-person in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.

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  • Open Meetings Act - Oklahoma City

    Oklahoma City, OK
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  • minutes of the regular meeting of the - Oklahoma.gov

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Minutes

    The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board held a regular meeting on November 19th, 2025, at 2401 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, chaired by Larry Buxton. Six of seven board members were present; Lupe Ibarra was absent. The meeting was convened in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act with 24-hour advance notice to the public and to 50 people who had filed written notice requests. The board heard public comments and considered proposed amendments to Title 158 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code regarding electrical industry regulations, including sections on definitions, bond and insurance requirements, examination and licensing requirements, continuing education, and prohibited acts for electrical licensure.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Pittsburgh, PA
    Other

    This August 2024 guidance document establishes best practices for historic preservation review bodies in conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. The guidance covers procedures before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, ADA accessibility, non-discrimination practices, and prohibitions on discussing official business outside advertised public meetings. The document emphasizes that all deliberations and actions must occur during open public sessions, with the exception of limited executive sessions for personnel, legal matters, or privileged information, and recommends that boards consult with municipal solicitors to establish formal procedures.

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