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  • 1 Council Committee Assignments Last Updated: February 11, 2026

    Feb 11, 2026

    ·Los Angeles, CA
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    This document outlines the committee structure and assignments for a local government council, last updated March 25, 2026. It lists 11 committees across various policy areas including arts and parks, budget and finance, civil rights and equity, economic development, energy and environment, housing and homelessness, and public safety, with designated chair and vice chair members, meeting times and locations, and assigned legislative assistants. The committees meet on a regular schedule throughout the month, with most meeting bi-weekly on designated days of the week.

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  • Volume 49 Number 50 Saturday, December 14, 2019 • Harrisburg, PA

    Dec 14, 2019

    ·Minersville, PA
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    This is the December 14, 2019 Pennsylvania Bulletin, a weekly publication (Volume 49, Number 50) containing official state documents and notices from multiple Pennsylvania government agencies, including the Governor, General Assembly, Courts, and various departments. The bulletin serves as the official publication for Commonwealth documents, rules, and regulatory information, with a subscription rate of $87 per year and individual copies at $2.50. The issue includes gubernatorial proclamations and vetoes, including an amendment to a disaster emergency proclamation and a veto of House Bill 321.

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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    This document establishes public decorum rules and speaking procedures for City Council meetings. The rules prohibit disruptive behavior such as clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts during meetings, and limit public comments to three minutes per speaker with a restriction of one open forum appearance per month. Additionally, the document outlines Rule 5.4 governing public testimony on legislative agenda items, specifying that testimony is limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed due to speaker volume, and clarifying that no testimony is taken on consent agenda items or procedural matters.

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  • Public Meeting Calendar | City of OKC

    Oklahoma City, OK
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  • Legislative process | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, composed of a vice mayor, two at-large members, and 12 district representatives, follows a five-step legislative process to write, revise, and adopt resolutions and ordinances for Fayette County. Resolutions are temporary or diplomatic in character, while ordinances establish permanent rules and are codified in the Code of Ordinances, appropriate funds, or are required by law. Items originate in one of four committees (Budget, Finance and Economic Development; Environmental Quality and Public Works; General Government and Planning; Social Services and Public Safety), where they are researched and discussed by committee members who vote to pass or fail them. Passed items are reported out to the full council at a work session, typically about one month later, where all councilmembers discuss and vote on them. If an item passes work session, it advances to first reading at the next scheduled Thursday council meeting, followed by a second reading at a subsequent meeting; the council may vote to suspend rules and combine both readings immediately.

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

    Coatesville, PA
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    This document amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish tax levy provisions for townships. The amendments authorize township boards of supervisors to levy various property taxes on real property, including: up to 14 mills for general township purposes (with court approval for up to 5 additional mills), up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50% of the general tax rate for public buildings, up to 3 mills for fire apparatus and services, up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and taxes for parks and recreation facilities and debt service. The legislation was enacted December 1, 2004, as House Bill 250 (Act No. 224).

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  • Wisconsin Public Meeting Notices and Minutes - Department of Administration

    Madison, WI
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    This document is a homepage and index for Wisconsin's Public Meeting Notices & Minutes portal, a centralized website where state agencies post open meeting notices and minutes to increase government transparency. The page displays a searchable database of upcoming and past public meetings scheduled across various state departments, including the Department of Safety & Professional Services, Higher Educational Aids Board, and Department of Workforce Development, with meetings listed from May through September 2026. No specific budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting outcomes are discussed in this portal interface document.

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  • Departments and Officials of Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    This document is a directory listing the departments and officials of Des Moines County, Iowa, with their contact information and service offerings. The county operates 15 major departments including the Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Board of Supervisors, and Conservation, located primarily at the Courthouse (513 N. Main St., Burlington, IA 52601) and other specified addresses. Key departments include DESCOM (emergency communications at 319-671-7001), Conservation (11627 Starr's Cave Rd. at 319-753-8260), and Emergency Management Agency (13700 Washington Rd. at 319-208-5660). Each department provides specific services ranging from licensing and permitting to environmental education, emergency management, and vital records, with phone numbers and website resources listed for public access.

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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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  • Stroudsburg PA - Borough hall, mayor, stats, schools, attractions, and more

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    This document provides an informational overview of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, located in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. It includes contact information for Stroudsburg Borough Hall (58 Club Court), identifies Michael Moreno as mayor, and offers practical details about the area including cost of living (average housing around $215,000, monthly rent near $1,200), geographic location (approximately 75 miles west of New York City), and local services such as vital records and building permits. The page serves as a public resource directory directing residents to municipal services and community information rather than documenting specific policy decisions or budget discussions.

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  • CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Article I. PLAN COMMISSION

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for Chapter 31 of a municipal code governing subdivision regulations. The chapter establishes procedures and standards for land subdivisions through nine articles covering the Plan Commission, Development Review Committee, platting requirements, submission and review processes, design standards, and public improvements. The subdivision ordinance was originally adopted in 2006 (Ord. 17154) and subsequently restructured in 2007 (Ord. 17851), with detailed sections addressing street design, lot configuration, easements, stormwater management, and enforcement mechanisms.

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  • Request & Report | Chattanooga.gov

    Chattanooga, TN
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    This page from Chattanooga.gov provides an overview of municipal record request and reporting services available to the public. It lists options for accessing city documents, open records, and citations; requesting reports from fire, police, and other departments; and reporting non-emergency issues such as code violations, damaged infrastructure, and traffic incidents. The platform consolidates various request and reporting functions into one transparent, centralized hub for resident interaction with city government.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

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

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  • Public Records Request | West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    This document explains the public records request process for West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Requests can be submitted in-person at 880 N. Alexander Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767; by mail to PO Box 757, Port Allen, LA 70767; or by email to RecordsRequest@wbrcouncil.org. Reproduction fees are $1.00 per page for pages 1-25, $0.50 per page for pages 26-500, and $0.25 per page for pages 501 and above. A 75% deposit of estimated costs is required to begin processing, with final payment due before records are released. The records custodian will contact requesters by email following submission to provide cost estimates, payment instructions, and delivery timelines.

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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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  • OOR - Request OOR Records

    Palmerton, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides guidance on requesting records from the OOR itself, which maintains only records related to its own operations including open records appeal files. The OOR's Open Records Officer is Janelle Sostar, reachable at RTK-OOR@pa.gov, 717-346-9903, or by mail at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The OOR generally issues responses to record requests within five business days of receipt, though a thirty calendar day extension may be invoked under the Right-to-Know Law if additional time is needed. The OOR will not process appeals or respond to requests where the requester's identity is anonymous or misrepresented. The document directs users to agency databases and resource charts for records requests to other government entities and commonly requested record types such as vital records and police reports.

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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • Public Records Request | St. Pete Beach, FL

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

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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    This document provides instructions for participating in a Schuylkill County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 6 PM, held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options via Zoom. The public can view and participate in the meeting through Zoom (via computer, smartphone, or phone), with public comment available through raising a hand on Zoom, entering "*9" on the phone line, or submitting written comments by noon on the meeting day. The agenda includes routine items such as attendance, public comment, and approval of minutes, along with consideration of two county-governed plans, including conditional final plan approval for the Blackwood/Withelder project in Reilly Township by December 12, 2023.

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  • Anchorage Municipality Borough Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    Anchorage, AK
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    This document outlines the legal framework governing public records access in Anchorage Municipality under the Alaska Open Records Act. It defines public records broadly as any documents received or developed by public agencies in connection with official business, which are generally open to public inspection unless specifically exempt. The document lists extensive exemptions from disclosure, including adoption and juvenile records, law enforcement investigative materials, health records, trade secrets, ongoing litigation details, and various security-related information, establishing the boundaries of public transparency in the municipality.

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  • PERTINENT FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN GENERAL

    Allentown, PA
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    The City of Allentown, Pennsylvania's third-largest city with 125,845 residents according to the 2020 U.S. Census, operates under a Home Rule Charter adopted by voters on April 23, 1996, which took effect January 1997. City government consists of an elected Mayor serving a four-year term as chief executive, a seven-member part-time City Council elected at large for staggered four-year terms, and a City Controller with a four-year term; the Council holds regular public meetings at least twice monthly. The city maintains 2,000 acres of parkland and is home to the 10,000-seat PPL Arena, home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey team. Major employers in the region include ADP, Air Products and Chemicals, PPL, and Mack Trucks, with additional industries encompassing healthcare services, apparel, and fabricated metal products. Allentown is strategically positioned within 300 miles of major eastern seaboard metropolitan areas and served by Interstate 78, U.S. Routes 22, 222, and 309, plus regional rail freight services from Norfolk Southern Railway and R.J. Corman Railroad Group.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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  • Request a Public Record - City of Orlando

    Orlando, FL
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    This document is a public records request guide for the City of Orlando explaining how residents can request access to city-maintained documents including fire department records, permitting documents, personnel files, and police reports. The process requires submitting a specific request through an online portal, with requesters expected to receive a confirmation email and public records request number within two business days. The City of Orlando charges fees if extensive labor is needed to locate or duplicate records, with requests estimated under $100 processed upon payment and requests over $100 requiring full payment before processing. Payment can be made online through orlando.nextrequest.com, in-person at the City Clerk's Office (400 South Orange Avenue, 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32802-4990), or by mail to the same address.

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

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    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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  • Client Challenge

    Carbondale, PA
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    This document outlines the procedure for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to Carbondale Township, requiring all requests to be submitted in writing either by email to supervisor@carbondaletownship.org or by mail to the Township Supervisor at 217 East Main Street, Carbondale, IL 62901. Requesters must specify the types of documents and records sought, relevant dates or time periods when applicable, and provide complete contact information including name, mailing address, email, and phone number. The procedures ensure compliance with Illinois FOIA requirements for public access to Township documents and records.

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  • Austin Boards and Commissions | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage provides an overview of Austin's Boards and Commissions system, explaining that these bodies enable public participation in city government and help shape policy by offering diverse viewpoints to City Council. The page outlines how community members can comment at meetings (by phone or in-person) and provides access to resources including an application process to become a board member, meeting video archives, and recommendations. It lists over 60 active boards and commissions covering areas such as public safety, economic development, environmental issues, and quality of life for various community groups.

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  • Municipal Authority - Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority, established in 1948, is responsible for acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and financing the Borough's waterworks and water distribution systems. The five-member Authority, appointed by Borough Council for five-year terms, plans policy, discusses system improvements and expansions, and makes recommendations to Council; it also finances projects through tax-exempt bond issuance for qualifying tax-exempt entities within the Borough. The Authority finances infrastructure through bond issues while the Borough operates facilities and handles routine maintenance, with water sales revenue covering bond payment costs.

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

    Baltimore, MD
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    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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