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  • Wisconsin Public Meeting Notices and Minutes - Department of Administration

    Madison, WI
    Other

    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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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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  • Public Records Request | West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

    Baton Rouge, LA
    Other

    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 | 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Clerk | Salt Lake County

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Salt Lake County Clerk's Office operates four main divisions serving the public: the Election Division, which oversees voter registration and the voting process; the Marriage Division, which issues marriage licenses, conducts ceremonies, and maintains marriage records; the Passport Division, which accepts and processes passport applications and provides photo services; and the Council Clerk's Office, which prepares and maintains minutes, agendas, and correspondence for the County Council, Redevelopment Agency, Municipal Building Authority, Board of Canvassers, and Legislative Audit Committee. The office states its mission as providing services that are accessible, efficient, and secure, with a commitment to integrity and transparency.

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  • Des Moines County Court Records | IowaCourtRecords.us

    Des Moines, IA
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    This document describes Des Moines County's court records system and public access procedures. Court records under Iowa Court Rule 20.1 include transcripts, case file contents, and documentary exhibits maintained by the Des Moines County Court Clerk and are generally open to the public to support judicial transparency. However, certain records are confidential, including adoption records, dates of birth, mental health information, names of minor children, social security numbers, and criminal cases with outstanding warrants. Members of the public can access Des Moines County court records through the online Case Search portal, public access terminals at the courthouse located at 513 North Main Street in Burlington, Iowa, in-person assistance from record staff, or third-party platforms. All criminal and civil cases are filed in Des Moines County District Court, which is part of Judicial District 8.

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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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  • 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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  • Board Meeting Materials - Pittsburgh, PA

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document is a webpage listing board meeting materials and information for the City of Pittsburgh's Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund (CMPTF). It provides access to meeting agendas, public notices, pension payment processing documents, and scheduled board meeting dates for 2026 (February 5, May 7, September 3, and December 3), which are held at 1pm in the Mayor's Conference Room. The page serves as a public transparency resource containing various pension-related reports, disclosure forms, and notices for the municipal pension fund.

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  • FOLLOWING THE MONEY: Understanding Los Angeles County’s Finances and Impacting

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This 2012 curriculum document from Advancement Project, supported by the California Community Foundation, is designed to help advocates understand and analyze Los Angeles County's budget and finances to advance equity in public spending. The material addresses what the organization identifies as significant discrepancies between public fund allocation and the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and equitable use of public dollars. The curriculum is structured in five parts covering financial documents, fiscal research, the budgeting process, budget analysis, and power analysis, drawing on Advancement Project's experience winning increased funding for schools and other critical programs through public finance analysis.

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  • Public Meetings - Oklahoma.gov

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This Oklahoma.gov page provides information about state commission meetings, including scheduling procedures and access options. Regular meetings for 2026 are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Suite C50 of the Will Rogers Memorial Office Building at 2401 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, with agendas posted no later than 24 hours before each meeting. Special meetings may be held Monday through Friday at alternative times and locations, with 48-hour advance notice. The site offers live webinar access to commission meetings and maintains archives of agendas and videos from 2015–2024.

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  • February 2019 1 Boards, Committees and Commissions Support Staff Guidelines 1)

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document from February 2019 provides guidelines for support staff assisting City of Tucson Boards, Committees, and Commissions. It outlines key responsibilities including compliance with Arizona's Open Meeting Law, preparation of agendas (which must be posted at least 24 hours in advance and submitted to the City Clerk's Office 72 hours prior), pre-meeting logistics, meeting conduct procedures, and post-meeting requirements such as minutes preparation and legal documentation. The guidelines emphasize that support staff serve as a resource to guide leadership, manage meeting materials, and ensure proper record-keeping and public transparency.

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  • Open Records Information | Austin City Attorney's Office | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    The Austin City Attorney's Office provides information about public records access under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), which presumes all government information is available to the public unless specific legal exceptions apply. Citizens may submit written requests for public records via U.S. mail, email (public.information@austintexas.gov), or hand delivery at designated city locations, with reproduction costs governed by state attorney general rules. The city maintains an Open Data Portal to enhance government transparency and facilitate public access to information.

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

    Newark, NJ
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    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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  • Data Transparency | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
    Other

    The City of Boise operates a comprehensive data transparency platform providing public access to city government information and financial records. Resources include the OpenBook budget transparency tool with revenue and spending data, monthly and quarterly financial reports, public records requests, police data dashboards, internal audit reports, purchasing bids, building permits, and a newly launched Housing Data Portal. The platform also provides access to City Council meeting agendas, minutes, and videos to support open and transparent local government.

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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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  • Public Records Access / Research Request | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise's public records access page outlines the process and requirements for submitting records requests to the city government. All requests receive an initial response within three business days, and most records are provided free of charge unless the request exceeds 100 pages or requires more than two hours of staff processing time, in which case payment is required based on a cost estimate provided before work begins. Requests must comply with the Idaho Public Records Act and should include specific details such as document descriptions, relevant dates, geographic areas, and identifying numbers to facilitate timely processing.

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  • Police | Pocono Township

    Pocono Township, PA
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    The Pocono Township Police Department web page provides an organizational overview and contact information for the township's law enforcement agency. The department consists of 22 total members, including 20 full-time officers structured as 1 Chief of Police, 1 Patrol Sergeant, 1 Sergeant of Detectives, 2 Detectives, 4 Corporals, 11 Patrolmen, and 2 full-time administrative staff. Administrative office hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, with the department located at 110 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. Non-emergency inquiries can reach dispatch at (570) 992-9911, and the department operates under a mission statement emphasizing community service, integrity, professionalism, and transparency. The document lists 21 named department personnel by position and includes a crime tip online form as a community resource.

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  • F ER G U S O N TOW N S H I P CO LL E G E TOW N S H I P H AR R I S TOW N S H I P

    State College, PA
    Other

    NULL The document is a zoning map showing street names and zoning designations (such as R1, R2, R3, CP1, PK, PA, etc.) for Ferguson Township, College Township, and Harris Township. It contains no budget information, financial data, programs, formal actions, votes, specific dates, or quantitative metrics that would support a meaningful summary for a public transparency platform focused on cross-document comparison.

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  • Board Meetings — Madison Township

    Madison, WI
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    Madison Township Board of Trustees holds monthly meetings at 6:00 pm at the Madison Township Community Center, with nine scheduled meetings throughout 2026 beginning April 28. Draft meeting agendas are posted approximately one day before each meeting, and after approval, meeting minutes are posted along with "Township Express" summaries documenting topics discussed. The township maintains comprehensive archived meeting minutes and agendas dating back to 1988, available to the public for transparency purposes.

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  • Right-to-Know Requests | Erie County, PA

    Harrisburg, PA
    Other

    Erie County provides information on how to submit formal Right-to-Know requests under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know law to access public records, demonstrating the county's commitment to transparency. The document designates specific Open Records Officers and Deputy Open Records Officers across county departments—including the Solicitor's Office, Clerk of Records, Courts, Controller's Office, Coroner's Office, and County Council—with their contact information for submitting requests. Citizens may also contact the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records for additional guidance on the process.

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  • Public Records

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg provides public records through its website, including City Council agendas, studies, reports, and documents, with requests directed to City Clerk Chan Srinivasa. Florida law defines public records as materials prepared in connection with government business and requires agencies to provide records in the requested format if available; the city charges standard duplication fees of up to 15 cents per one-sided copy, with additional fees for certified copies and extensive requests requiring specialized resources.

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  • DES MOINES COUNTY 7 1 24 S T A T E O F I L L I N O I S 29 IOWA Prepared By

    Des Moines, IA
    Other

    NULL The document is a highway and transportation map of Des Moines County, Iowa, prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation as of January 1, 2025. It displays road classifications, county and township boundaries, railways, pipelines, and hydrological features, but contains no budget information, policy decisions, financial allocations, or comparable governance facts suitable for a public transparency platform.

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  • Public Records Requests | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    On June 3, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law, with most provisions taking effect January 1, 2017. The City of Worcester provides public records requests through a Public Records Portal and requires Records Access Officers to deliver records in electronic format within 10 business days, with provisions for extensions and administrative appeals through the Massachusetts Supervisor of Records. The city has designated Michael Manning (Law Department) and Lisa Poske (Worcester Retirement) as Records Access Officers and maintains an open data portal called "Informing Worcester" with commonly requested records including budgets, permits, incident reports, and property records.

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  • Public Records Requests | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    The City of Raleigh provides a public records transparency system designed to make government information accessible while reducing costs and administrative burden. Many commonly requested records are available through self-service options, including City Council meeting minutes, open data portals, planning and development permits, public safety reports, and utilities information, with additional records available through other agencies like Wake County. For records not available online, residents can submit formal public records requests through the city's Public Records Portal, which processes requests in order and provides updates through the portal as requests progress.

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  • Submit a Public Records Request | Nashville.gov

    Nashville, TN
    Other

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

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

    Greenville, SC
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    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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  • Greenville County Public Records - Greenville County Court

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County Public Records is an informational document describing the types, accessibility, and governance of public records maintained by local government offices in Greenville County. Public records in the county include property records (deeds, tax assessments, plats, liens) maintained by the Assessor and Register of Deeds; court records (civil, criminal, probate, traffic, family) maintained by the Clerk of Court; criminal records (arrest reports, convictions, law enforcement logs) from police departments and state repositories; and vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Access to these records is governed by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which establishes public right of access while permitting exemptions for law enforcement reports, personal medical data, and active investigations to protect privacy and safety. The document emphasizes that the Greenville County Court plays a central role in maintaining and providing access to records to ensure transparency and accountability.

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