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  • 22-0578: A proclamation designating May 15 through May 21 as “Public Works Week in Denver” and congratulating the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Employees of the Year for 2021

    May 12, 2022

    ·Denver, CO
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  • Ga

    Atlanta, GA
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    This memorandum from the Georgia Employees' Retirement System Executive Director announces the Annual Meetings of multiple retirement and assurance boards scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning with an Investment Committee meeting at 8:30 A.M. followed by sequential board meetings for the Employees' Retirement System (10:00 A.M.), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (11:00 A.M.), Public School Employees Retirement System (11:15 A.M.), and State Employees' Assurance Department (11:30 A.M.). The meetings will be held at Two Northside 75 in Atlanta with public participation available via conference call using provided toll-free numbers and access codes.

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  • How to Request Advisory Opinion 2022

    Scranton, PA
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    The document provides procedures for requesting an Advisory Opinion from the City of Scranton Board of Ethics, located at 340 N. Washington Avenue. Advisory Opinions, available only to public officials and City employees, address questions about the Code of Ethics and its provisions. Requests must include the requestor's name, position, email, and a detailed description of the question or potential conflict of interest, and should be signed and dated before emailing to Board Solicitor Jamie Davis Schelling (jschelling@wglaw.com) and Board Chair David Falchek (dfalchek@gmail.com). The form explicitly states that requests should not address violations already occurring or completed; those issues are handled through a separate complaint process.

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  • Records | City of OKC

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    The Office of the City Clerk operates the Archives and Records Management Program, which provides public and employee access to City administrative and historical records in accordance with Oklahoma public records laws. The office manages record retention and preservation policies, administers the electronic records management system for City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Trusts, and assists City employees with managing electronic and physical records. In 2014, the Office of the City Clerk received a grant from the National Archives and Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission to preserve permanent records dating back to 1890. The office is located at 200 N. Walker Ave., 2nd floor, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with contact available at (405) 297-2391.

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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Minersville, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance and processes requests for records created by OOR employees related to open records appeals and OOR operations. Requests can be submitted online, via email, mail, fax, or in person to Open Records Officer Janelle Sostar at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or by email at RTK-OOR@pa.gov or phone at 717-346-9903. The OOR will issue a response to record requests within five business days of receipt, with the option to invoke a thirty calendar day extension under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The document directs requesters seeking records from other local government, school districts, or state agencies to consult the Agency Open Records Officers database, and those seeking vital records or police reports to consult a chart of commonly requested records.

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  • Oakland's Roadmap To A Sustainable Budget

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's November 2024 roadmap document identifies structural budget deficits driven primarily by police department overspending and proposes that fiscal stability requires reforms beyond departmental cuts. Police and fire services consume 70% of the general fund—far higher than peer cities—with police overspending alone accounting for 56% of the 2024-2025 deficit, predominantly from overtime costs that have outpaced both general fund revenue growth and inflation. The document identifies accountability gaps, including 83% of sworn overtime approval records that could not be located or verified, and notes that the majority of city employees earning over $200,000 are sworn officers, with 64% of those earning over $300,000 in that category. The analysis, authored by Bob Brownstein (former Santa Clara County and San Jose budget official), argues that balancing the deficit through cuts to non-sworn services alone is not feasible and that deeper police operational reforms are necessary to protect critical services and achieve fiscal stability.

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  • Ethics Board Complaint Form

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton Board of Ethics Complaint Form provides the procedural mechanism for filing ethics violations against city officials and employees. Complaints must identify the respondent by name and position, provide detailed allegations tied specifically to violations of Article VII (Code of Ethics) of the City of Scranton Administrative Code, and include supporting documentation; incomplete forms will not be processed. The complaint must be notarized and sent to the Board at P.O. Box 668, Scranton, PA 18501. The Ethics Law protects complainants from retaliation under Section 9 and keeps all Board proceedings and investigation records confidential under Section 10 until the Board issues a final determination, at which point the final order becomes public record once appeal rights are exhausted.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Cincinnati, OH
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    This Ohio Township Handbook, published by the State Auditor's office in March 2019, is a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist township officials in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and procedural requirements. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, fire and ambulance services, and police protection, with appendices providing additional reference materials. As an informational resource rather than legal guidance, the handbook aims to help local government officials meet administrative challenges by providing accessible, regularly updated information on township governance and operations.

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  • Public Records Policy - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville's public records policy establishes procedures for requesting access to municipal records, with different submission processes depending on the record type: property records requests go to the Development Services Department, while requests for E-911, Fire, Police, and other specified records follow the Guide to Public Records Requests, and all other requests use the standard Public Records Request Form sent to Communications@KnoxvilleTN.gov with a photo ID copy. The policy, grounded in the City Charter and Tennessee state law, requires city employees to provide timely access to public records while maintaining their integrity and organizational efficiency, with complaints directed to the Deputy Director of Communications at (865) 215-3480. The city adopts the Tennessee Comptroller's schedule of reasonable charges for copying and production, with the policy subject to review every two years.

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  • Records Bureau | Dearborn Heights, MI

    Dearborn, MI
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    The Records Bureau of the Dearborn Heights Police Department processes police reports, FOIA requests, background checks, fingerprints, and firearm registrations, staffed by one Lieutenant and two civilian employees. The bureau offers various services to the public including incident reports, traffic accident reports, background checks, and fingerprinting, with fees ranging from $6 to $60 depending on the service requested. Services are available both in-person at the Justice Center on Michigan Avenue and by mail, with specific procedures and fee structures outlined for each request type.

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  • Public Records Office | Spokane County, WA

    Spokane, WA
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    The Spokane County Public Records Office, established in 2018, serves as the primary point of contact for public records requests under the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). The office, located at 824 N Adams St. in the Human Resources Building, operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and can be contacted by phone at 509-477-1721, email at spocoprr@spokanecounty.org, or through the online GovQA Public Records Portal. The office is led by Public Records Officer Tony Dinaro and facilitates public records requests while supporting county employees with records management, retention, and disclosure. Its mission is to promote transparency and responsible stewardship of public records.

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  • Public Records Access | Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

    Huntsville, AL
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    The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library established a public records access policy defining procedures for handling external requests for employee information, Board minutes, library policies, and other records. Under the policy, the Director of Human Resources serves as the designated officer to receive and evaluate all public records requests, with authority to determine whether information should be provided based on privacy, security, and operational impact considerations. Requesters must use the City of Huntsville's Public Records Request form, and the Director will respond in writing within a reasonable timeframe regarding availability and any associated copying or compilation costs, which must be paid before records are released.

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  • Scranton Ethics Board Complaint Form June 2020

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton Board of Ethics Complaint Form from June 2020 provides the standardized instrument for filing ethics violations allegations against city officials or employees. Complaints must identify the respondent by name and position, provide detailed allegations citing specific sections of the City of Scranton Code of Ethics (Article VII of the Administrative Code), and include supporting documents or evidence; incomplete forms will not be processed. The form requires notarization and sworn affidavit language affirming facts under penalty of perjury. The Ethics Law provides protection against retaliation for good-faith complainants under Section 9, maintains confidentiality of board proceedings and investigative records under Section 10 until final determination, and the final order becomes public record once appeal rights are exhausted.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Lebanon, PA
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    This Pennsylvania legislation, enacted December 1, 2004, amends the Second Class Township Code to establish and clarify tax levy authority for second-class townships. The amendment specifies maximum millage rates townships may levy for various purposes, including: up to 14 mills (expandable to 19 mills with court approval) for general township purposes, up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50 percent of general tax rate for public buildings and debt service, up to 3 mills for fire protection and apparatus (with voter approval for rates exceeding 3 mills), up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and flexible rates for parks and recreation facilities. The legislation also permits townships to allocate up to one mill of fire protection tax revenue for compensation of fire suppression employees.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Eugene, OR
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    This document is the Ohio Township Handbook published in March 2019 by the Ohio Auditor of State's office, designed to serve as a reference guide for township officials on governance, administration, and operations. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, and fire and ambulance services, with appendices containing additional regulatory information. The Auditor of State notes the handbook is intended to be regularly updated and clarifies that it should not be considered legal advice, recommending officials consult appropriate legal counsel for legal questions.

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  • Lower Paxton Township, PA | Official Website

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This webpage from Lower Paxton Township, PA serves as a municipal portal providing community information and announcements. The site highlights ongoing projects including a Prince Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project seeking public input through April 17 and a Koons Park Master Plan with Phase 1 basketball court improvements underway, while also promoting community events such as a Kite Festival on April 18 and a compost facility opening on March 24. The page provides navigation to government services, permit purchasing, online payments, and features employee spotlights and upcoming meetings and events for township residents.

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  • 2023 Annual Report | Billings Police Department

    Billings, MT
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    The 2023 Annual Report of the Billings Police Department documents the operational activities of Montana's largest local law enforcement agency, led by Chief St. John and Assistant Chief Lawrence, which employs more than 200 sworn and civilian employees. Violent crime decreased in 2023, while detectives cleared 300 of 424 received cases, including 10 homicides. Officers issued nearly 20,000 traffic citations and warnings, and specialized units seized 107,737 Fentanyl pills, 1,156 grams of Fentanyl powder, 4 pounds of cocaine, and 265 firearms totaling $546,673, with drug offenses falling for the fifth consecutive year. Animal Control Division calls increased 16% in 2023, though animal cruelty, abandoned animals, and dangerous animal cases all decreased. Commanders reviewed 166 incidences of force out of more than 91,000 total calls for service, and volunteers contributed 3,464 hours to public safety.

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  • CITY OF TOLEDO, OHIO 2013 Annual Information Statement

    Toledo, OH
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    The City of Toledo's 2013 Annual Information Statement was issued on May 31, 2013, to provide financial and operational information for the public and in connection with the city's bonds and notes offerings. The document serves as a comprehensive overview of Toledo's government structure, employees, economic development activities, education, and demographic information, with inquiries directed to the Director of Finance Patrick A. McLean. The statement explicitly notes that the information is subject to change and does not imply stability in the city's affairs since the document's publication date.

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  • Hawaii Public Meetings Calendar - Hawaii.gov

    Honolulu, HI
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    This document is a Hawaii state public meetings calendar listing upcoming government board and commission meetings scheduled for April 2026. On Monday, April 13, 2026, five meetings are scheduled: Stadium Authority Special Board Meeting at 8:00 AM, Medical Advisory Board Meeting at 12:00 PM, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service Review and Selection Committee at 1:00 PM, Workforce Development Council Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Committee Meeting at 1:00 PM, and Employees' Retirement System Special Board of Trustees Meeting at 1:00 PM, with additional meetings by the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission at 2:00 PM and East Kauai Soil and Water Conservation District at 2:00 PM. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the State Council on Mental Health meets at 9:00 AM, the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs Recognition and Awards Committee meets at 9:00 AM, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority Administrative Standing Committee meets at 10:00 AM. Most meetings offer hybrid participation options combining in-person locations across Honolulu and other islands with Zoom access.

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