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  • Budget Committee | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The Eugene Budget Committee is a standing committee composed of eight City Council members and eight appointed citizen members that reviews the City's proposed operating and capital budgets annually and makes recommendations to the City Council for final approval. The committee operates under Oregon's Local Budget Law and Oregon Administrative Rules, and also reviews the biennial Capital Improvement Program, financial management goals and policies, and long-range financial plans. A citizen subcommittee meets separately in the fall to review performance measures and service profiles for City services. Public comment is solicited at most Budget Committee meetings, with speakers typically allowed three minutes, and a formal public hearing is held before budget approval. Citizens may provide testimony in writing to the Finance Division at 500 E 4th Avenue, Suite 303, Eugene, OR 97401, or via online form.

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Records Management | Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY
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The City of Buffalo's Inactive Records & Research Facility at 45 Comet Street provides public access by appointment to historical records spanning from 1815 to 1997, including assessors' land maps (1855–1912), birth indexes (1878–1915), death indexes (1852–1944), marriage indexes (1877–1935), Common Council proceedings (1854–1990), census records (1850–1925), and tax assessment rolls (1815–1997). Public access to records is free, though genealogy copies of vital records incur a fee; the facility retrieves records within five minutes to one business day depending on staff availability. City departments may also store records in the facility at no cost using one cubic foot boxes or specialized map boxes, requiring written requests and prior training on proper procedures.

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  • City Clerk | Albany, NY

    Albany, NY
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    The City Clerk's Office in Albany, NY, custodian of official city documents and public records, issues permits and licenses and administers the city's bid and contract process. Under City Clerk Shaniqua Jackson, the office provides services including marriage license issuance, domestic partnership issuance, birth and death records, business and vendor applications, and passports from Room 202 at 24 Eagle Street. The City Clerk serves as secretary to the Common Council, preparing committee meetings and public hearings, transcribing proceedings, and attesting to ordinances and resolutions. Marriage license issuance, domestic partnership issuance, and passport services are by appointment only until further notice, with regular hours 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, and marriages and residential parking permits available 9 am to 4 pm.

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  • City Clerk | Boston.gov

    Boston, MA
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    The City Clerk's Office accepts, files, records, and maintains all municipal records for Boston while providing public services including notarization (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. without appointment), business certificates, marriage and domestic partnership filings, and injury or damage claims. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1 City Hall Square, Room 601, and can be reached at 617-635-4601. The City Clerk maintains public notices and records related to City Council meetings, which occur every Wednesday at 12 p.m., with agendas available online or at the office after 4 p.m. on the Monday before each meeting; meeting minutes are available online or through the office after 4 p.m. on the Friday following each meeting.

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  • Our Government | Baton Rouge, LA

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge operate under a consolidated government structure established in 1947 and further consolidated in 1982 when the City and Parish Councils merged into a single Metropolitan Council. The Mayor-President serves as both Mayor of the City and Parish President, setting the government's agenda and managing day-to-day operations through appointed department heads, while the Metropolitan Council—composed of 12 Council Districts—holds responsibility for setting policy and approving municipal spending. The consolidated structure is designed to eliminate duplication of services, increase efficiency, and reduce costs across the metropolitan area.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Tampa provides a summary of its services and current operational updates, including the maintenance of all official city records and coordination of public access to government information. The office is transitioning to a new document storage application, with the Public Access Viewer displaying only records prior to June 26, 2025, and requesting that citizens email the City Clerk's Office for documentation after that date. Additionally, the office has updated the Agenda Online URL to https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/251agendaonline/ and is currently accepting applications for several board and commission vacancies, including positions on the Code Enforcement/Public Nuisance Abatement Board and the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission.

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  • Boards and Commissions

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) is a seven-member board responsible for reviewing data and recommending whether redistricting is necessary during designated redistricting years, with written recommendations due to the mayor and council by October 1st. The committee currently has no appointed members and meets as required; documentation including agendas, minutes, and audio recordings are available through the City Clerk's Office. For more information, the public can contact the City Clerk's Office at (520)791-4213.

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  • Archival Records | City of OKC

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    The City of Oklahoma City maintains archival records available for public research by appointment, including ordinances from 1890–1966 accessible as downloadable PDFs and meeting minutes since 2008. The archives contain extensive holdings spanning from 1890 to 2019, including 135 volumes of City Council meeting minutes and journals (1890–1999), Budget Files from 1923–2018 (18.3 cubic feet, 49 volumes), City Council Dockets (1996–2007, 335 cubic feet), and land documents such as Deeds (1900–2018, 14 cubic feet) and Easements/Public Rights-of-Way (1929–2019, 435 cubic feet). The archives also house records from major initiatives including the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS, 1993–2004, 8 cubic feet) and MAPS for Kids (2001–2018, 14 cubic feet). Public records requests can be submitted online, and Police Department records are available through the Police Records Bureau at (405) 297-1112.

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  • Make a Public Records Act Request

    Los Angeles, CA
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    The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provides a public records request portal (NextRequest) for submissions under the California Public Records Act, with the caveat that Los Angeles County does not maintain a centralized record-keeping system and departments maintain their own records. Requesters should direct inquiries to the responsible department or agency head, with a directory available at lacounty.gov listing all county departments, agencies, commissions, and committees. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk handles requests for election-related information, RR/CC contracts and RFPs, and training manuals, while other departments handle records such as arrest records (Sheriff), zoning and planning documents (Department of Regional Planning), inspection reports (Department of Public Health), and court records (Superior Court). Certain records including birth, death, and marriage records; real estate records; fictitious business name records; and military discharge records are subject to specific statutory requirements and limitations under California Health and Safety Code, Family Code, Government Code, and Business and Professions Code, and may be available for public viewing at RR/CC offices by appointment.

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  • Boards and Commissions | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk maintains a directory of boards and commissions that serve as advisory groups composed of mayoral appointees, city council appointees, elected officials, or governor appointees. The page lists current vacancies requiring applications, including positions on the Architecture Review Commission, Barrio Latino Commission, and Code Enforcement/Public Nuisance Abatement Board across council and mayoral appointment tracks. Upcoming public meetings are scheduled for May 5, 2026, including sessions for the Barrio Latino Commission at 9am, Tampa City Council Special Call Workshop at 5pm, Downtown Community Advisory Committee at 5:30pm, Chief's Advisory Panel for the Tampa Police Department at 6pm, and East Tampa Community Advisory Committee at 6pm. City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles oversees these boards and commissions from the Office of the City Clerk located at 315 E. Kennedy Boulevard.

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  • Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    The City of Tucson is accepting applications for the Civil Service Commission through its City Clerk's Office. The Commission meets four times per year and ensures equal opportunity and merit principles in personnel administration; commissioners receive $2,400 annually and the chairperson receives $3,000 annually. Applicants must be residents and qualified electors of Tucson for at least five years, cannot hold any other public office, and are accepted from any political party. The City of Tucson additionally maintains a complete list of boards, committees, and commissions that serve in advisory capacities to the Mayor and Council, with a policy (Resolution 15881) requiring all appointments to be gender balanced and reflect the ethnic and racial composition of the City. Interested residents can apply online or contact the City Clerk's Office at (520) 791-4213 for assistance.

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  • Open Records Policy - South Coventry Township

    Pottstown, PA
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    South Coventry Township's Open Records Policy establishes procedures for public access to municipal records, which are available for inspection and copying at the Township Municipal Building Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by Friday appointment. Requests must be submitted in writing using the Township Record Request Form or Pennsylvania's Uniform Request Form directed to the Open Records Officer, with copying fees ranging from $0.25 to $0.75 per page depending on paper size, plus additional charges for certification or mailing. The Township commits to responding to requests within five business days in accordance with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, and requesters may appeal denials to the Commonwealth's Office of Open Records within 15 business days.

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  • City Council Archive | Cleveland City Council

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Cleveland City Council Archive is a public records repository established with the Village of Cleveland's Act of Incorporation on December 23, 1814, that preserves and makes available city council documents dating to the Township of Cleaveland's founding in 1803. Located at 205 West St. Clair Ave., Room 100, the Archive provides free public access to blueprints, maps, and other historical documents to researchers including students, developers, lawyers, and media, with staff answering hundreds of requests annually. The Archive's mission is to manage, retain, and preserve enduring records for both present and future generations, with visits available by appointment only. Chuck Mocsiran serves as Chief City Archivist and can be reached at 216-664-4545.

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  • Zoning Board of Appeals | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The City of Worcester's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a five-member volunteer regulatory board appointed by the City Manager that holds public hearings on special permit applications, variance requests to deviate from zoning requirements, applications for privileged non-conforming structures, and appeals of Building Commissioner zoning decisions. The ZBA evaluates applications against criteria in the Zoning Ordinance and may impose conditions on approvals to protect public health, safety, or welfare. As of July 2025, all current and upcoming agendas, archived meeting minutes dating back to 2021, and meeting videos are available through the OneMeeting portal; public comments must be submitted at least 48 hours before meetings using the Board & Commissions Public Comment Form. The City of Worcester warns of ongoing scams impersonating city officials requesting wire transfers for permits, and clarifies that legitimate permit fees are requested by check or through the OpenGov portal only.

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  • Metropolitan Council | Baton Rouge, LA

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    The Metropolitan Council serves as the legislative branch for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, consisting of twelve members elected from single-member districts for four-year terms. Members are sworn in on January 2nd following elections, with the next election scheduled for fall 2024, and a President Pro Tempore is selected by majority vote for a four-year term. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m., with the Zoning Committee meeting on the third Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.; all meetings are limited to four hours with possible extension not exceeding thirty minutes. Council members are prohibited from holding other public offices and cannot be appointed to any paid office in East Baton Rouge Parish or City of Baton Rouge for two years after service concludes. The Metropolitan Council also serves as the governing authority for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sewerage Commission and Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority.

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  • City Clerk Programs and Services | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    The City Clerk Department of Phoenix provides public services including annexations, boards and commissions administration, open meeting law compliance, campaign finance, election information, domestic partnership registration, public records search, and license services. Staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 15th floor of Phoenix City Hall (200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003), with access currently by appointment only via 602-262-6811. The department serves both the public and city organization across multiple service categories spanning governance, elections, and administrative functions.

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  • Home - County Clerk

    Syracuse, NY
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    The Onondaga County Clerk's office, located at 401 Montgomery Street in Syracuse and led by Emily E. Bersani, serves as the public record holder responsible for recording, filing, and preserving legal documents related to real property, state supreme court, and county criminal court matters. The office provides services Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours until 6:00 PM on alternate Wednesdays by appointment, and offers passport services, deed access, and fraud alert sign-ups. The office will be closed on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30-11:00 AM for staff meetings and on ten specified holidays throughout 2026.

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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 of Oakland with primary responsibilities including producing City Council agenda materials, conducting municipal elections, managing political filings, and administering citywide records management services. Asha Reed was appointed City Clerk on March 3, 2021, after serving as Legislative Recorder, Assistant City Clerk, and Interim City Clerk since joining the City of Oakland on April 22, 2013. As of February 22, 2023, the City Clerk's Office announced that in-person meetings, including City Council and Boards and Commission meetings, would resume on March 1, 2023, following the California COVID-19 State of Emergency ending on February 28, 2023. The office provides public access to Council meeting materials, manages voter engagement initiatives such as the 2020 "SMASH the Vote" campaign in partnership with the Kapor Center, and publishes multilingual domestic partnership registration forms in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

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  • Boards and Commissions | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    This webpage provides information about Raleigh's boards and commissions, which advise City Council on various community topics and are established through the City Charter, North Carolina General Assembly, or City Council. The page lists over 25 boards and commissions covering areas such as arts, planning, housing, transit, and environmental management, and explains that residents can apply to serve two-year terms with a maximum of six consecutive years on any single board and no more than two boards simultaneously. City Council members nominate and appoint candidates, requiring five votes for appointment, with additional details and vacancy information available through individual board pages, a dashboard, or the City Clerk's Office at 919-996-3040.

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  • City Council | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The Virginia Beach City Council is an 11-member legislative body that holds formal sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month in City Hall, with exceptions for Federal holidays and specific dates (last two Tuesdays in July and December, first Tuesday in August, and the first Tuesday of November if it is Election Day). Formal sessions occur on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber for public input and action on agenda items, while the second and fourth Tuesdays are held in Conference Room #2034 for closed sessions regarding appointive agency appointments. Informal sessions are scheduled as needed in Conference Room #2034 to discuss matters of interest and receive briefings from the City Manager. Council meetings are broadcast live on VB NOW Cox Cable channel 48 and Verizon Cable channel 45, with reruns on Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 9 a.m. Council presentations from 2024 onward are available on the eDocs archive within 24 hours of meetings; the City Clerk's office can be reached at 757-385-4303 or ABarnes@vbgov.com.

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  • Planning Commission | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The Virginia Beach Planning Commission is an 11-member body appointed by City Council to review land use, zoning, conditional use permits, street closures, and plan amendments. The Commission holds public hearings on the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the City Council chamber, with staff briefings at 9 a.m., and forwards recommendations to City Council for final decisions. The City is currently updating the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) Master Plan, exploring sports tourism, Innovation Park expansion, and municipal services, with a public meeting held on April 29, 2026 at Building 19 and a public comment deadline of May 31. Related April–May 2026 events include the Thalia Creek Greenway Phase III ribbon cutting on May 7 at 1 p.m., a Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on May 7 at 3 p.m., and a Transition Area/ITA Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on May 7 at 5:30 p.m.

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  • SCHUYLKILL LEGAL RECORD 6 ESTATE AND TRUST NOTICES

    Tamaqua, PA
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    This document is a legal notice from the Schuylkill Legal Record announcing the appointment of executors, executrices, and administrators for multiple estates in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The notice informs creditors and debtors of the deceased individuals that claims should be submitted and debts paid to the named representatives or their attorneys without delay. The document lists thirteen estates across two publication rounds, including the names of the deceased, their last residences in Schuylkill County, the appointed representatives, and contact information for the handling attorneys.

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  • Board of Zoning Appeals - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals has issued a public alert warning of scam emails impersonating the BZA using the fraudulent address BZA.KnoxvilleTN@USA.com and requesting fee payments; applicants should verify communications through the legitimate contact BldgInspections@KnoxvilleTN.gov. The board, composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 4 p.m. and grants variances from zoning ordinance requirements only in cases of exceptional physical conditions that would otherwise deprive property owners of reasonable use of their land, with applications due by noon on specified deadlines published at least 10 days prior to meetings.

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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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  • Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's Planning & Building Department oversees city growth and development through permit review, code enforcement, neighborhood planning, and public engagement. The department operates a One-Stop Permit Center at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza combining services from Planning & Building, Oakland Fire Department, and Department of Transportation, with online services available 24/7 and in-person services Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 12–4 PM, plus Friday virtual appointments 9 AM–4 PM. The center provides permits for homeowner and commercial projects, property record searches, and public records requests including 3R Reports. The department also administers Oakland's General Plan, zoning regulations under Title 17, and historic preservation programs.

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  • Boards & Commissions - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville maintains 44 boards, commissions, and committees that serve advisory and administrative functions across multiple city agencies and services, including the African American Equity Restoration Task Force, Animal Control Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Greenways Commission, Historic Zoning Commission, Police Advisory Review Committee, and others. The city accepts applications for public appointment to these boards and committees through its website. Public meetings are listed on the city's Event Calendar, and board meetings are available for viewing through Knoxville Community Media.

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  • City History & Public Records | South Portland, ME

    Portland, ME
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    The South Portland City Clerk's office maintains and provides public access to city documents and records spanning from 1898 to the present, including vital records, ordinances, City Council meeting minutes and agendas, and historical records dating back to the mid-1700s for the former town of Cape Elizabeth. Digital records are available from the early 1990s onward, while records prior to that timeframe require additional search time; historical documents from the 1800s-1900s are housed in the library basement and require an appointment to access. The office also maintains vital records (births, marriages, deaths) dating to 1765, with City Council agendas and minutes available online from 2019 to present and in physical form from 1765 onward. Public records are available for inspection or copy by contacting the City Clerk at 207-767-3201, with City Hall located at 25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

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  • rules and procedures of york city council rule no. 1

    York, PA
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    Rule No. 1 of York City Council's rules and procedures establishes the City Council as the legislative body responsible for setting city policy through ordinances, resolutions, and budget adoption. The rule outlines the Council's authority under the City Charter and Codified Ordinances to determine its own rules, order of business, and meeting procedures, which must comply with applicable open meetings laws. The document defines key terms including "Liaison" (Council members formally appointed as representatives to specific city departments), "Committee Meetings/Work Sessions" (informal public meetings for informational purposes without formal legislative votes), and establishes guidelines for public comment, while specifying that four affirmative Council votes can suspend these rules during meetings.

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  • penn township, westmoreland county - eCode360

    Phoenixville, PA
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    Penn Township, Westmoreland County held a caucus meeting on June 11, 2025 to address several items including ratification of a disaster declaration for June 6 flooding, consideration of watershed planning participation, and approval of the DeStefano Consolidation Plan for a minor subdivision in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The meeting also covered personnel changes, including the resignation of Finance Director Colleen Gain and appointment of Mary Perez as Township Treasurer effective June 19, 2025, as well as discussion of sewage facility planning, maintenance agreements, Public Works materials bids, and approval of a $50,967.90 traffic line painting project awarded to Parking Lot Painting Company.

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  • Recorder’s Office | City Attorney's Office

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The City Recorder's Office maintains Salt Lake City's official records, including City Council and Redevelopment Agency proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, the Municipal Code, and administers municipal elections and public records requests. Located in City Hall Suite 415, the office provides services including accepting Notices of Claims via mail to P.O. Box 145515, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5515 or email to slcrecorder@slc.gov and slcattorney@slc.gov, with timeliness determined by postmark date. Service of Subpoenas, Summons, or Complaints on Salt Lake City Corporation requires an in-person visit or appointment scheduled through the online booking system or by calling 801-535-7671 during regular business hours. Ballot Propositions for local initiatives or referendums are filed at the office during business hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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