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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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  • Citizens’ Guide to the Government Study Commission

    Hazleton, PA
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    This Citizens' Guide describes the Hazleton City Government Study Commission, established by voter referendum in May 2025, which will conduct a nine-month study of the city's current Optional Plan B government structure. The Commission will review Hazleton's form of government, compare it to eight comparable Home Rule municipalities (Altoona, Carlisle, Easton, Lancaster, Nanticoke, New Castle, Pittston, and Wilkes-Barre), and interview Hazleton's Mayor, Council President, Council Members, and Department Heads to assess structural strengths and weaknesses. Meeting twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, the Commission will then vote on whether to draft a home rule charter; if approved, it will have an additional nine months to draft the charter before it goes to voter referendum. The guide emphasizes that Home Rule authority allows cities to take any action not prohibited by law, whereas without Home Rule municipalities can only do what state law permits.

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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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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by California's Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, establishes the fundamental governing structure and powers of the City of Oakland. The charter organizes city government into twelve major articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The document also includes appendices addressing specific funds and systems, including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, police and fire relief and pension funds, the Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter has been amended through November 2014 and establishes that Oakland maintains perpetual succession as a body corporate under California's state constitution.

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  • MUNICIPAL HOME RULE PROGRAM City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's 2024 Municipal Home Rule Program Progress Report documents the city's compliance with West Virginia state code requiring annual reporting on home rule initiatives. The report confirms that Charleston, a Class I municipality with a 2020 census population of 48,864, has implemented a non-tax initiative to encourage Sunday restaurant business growth by allowing earlier alcohol sales, with the supporting ordinance enacted on July 26, 2016. The document serves as part of the state's annual reporting requirement to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding all participating municipalities' progress on their home rule initiatives.

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  • Resource Directory • Cumberland County • CivicEngage

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is a searchable business directory for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hosted on the CivicEngage platform. It provides contact information and website links for municipal governments and other organizations within the county, organized by category (Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, County Buildings, Federal Government, Law Enforcement, Libraries, Municipal Government, School Districts, State Government, and Tax Collection Bureau). The directory displays 33 total listings with results shown 10 per page; the first page includes 10 municipal entries such as Camp Hill Borough, Carlisle Borough, Cooke Township, Dickinson Township, East Pennsboro Township, Hampden Township, Hopewell Township, Lemoyne Borough, Lower Allen Township, and Lower Frankford Township, each with street addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and website URLs.

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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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  • Find Council meeting records | Portland.gov

    Portland, OR
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    This Portland.gov page provides a directory for accessing City Council meeting records and related governance documents through the City of Portland's online records database (Efiles) and the Council's official website. Council meeting minutes are available from 1990 to present, with audio recordings included from August 2022 onward; agendas are available from 1985 to present. Council voting history is accessible from July 1, 2021 forward, and Council absences are tracked from January 1, 2023 onward. The page also directs users to ordinances (available from June 24, 2009 onward), resolutions (available from August 16, 2006 onward), and governance documents including Resolution 37696 establishing Council committees, Resolution 37733 establishing a governance handbook, and Resolution 37741 terminating and establishing committees. Records prior to the stated availability dates are available through the Archives & Records Management office.

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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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  • 1 rev. 12/09-2019 State Board of Land Commissioners Open Meeting Checklist

    Boise, ID
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    This document is a checklist used by the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (IDL) to verify compliance with open meeting requirements for a September 15, 2020 meeting. The checklist confirms that meeting notices were posted at least five calendar days in advance across multiple locations (Boise and Coeur d'Alene offices, meeting location, and website) and that agendas were posted 48 hours before the meeting, with revisions tracked on September 10 and 11, 2020. The document also outlines notice requirements for special and emergency meetings, with reduced notice periods of 24 hours or none, respectively.

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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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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lebanon, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related materials and Commonwealth budgets from multiple fiscal years (2008-09 through 2024-25). Key budgets highlighted include the 2020-21 budget signed by Governor Wolf on November 23, 2020, and the 2024-25 budget, along with various "Budget in Brief" summaries for other years. The page shows that Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget publishes comprehensive budget documents and that specific initiatives like Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts received $87.6 million in funding during the 2008-09 fiscal year.

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  • Pa

    Carbondale, PA
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    NULL The document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website showing links to various P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Board meeting presentations and reports from different state agencies. It contains no substantive content—only navigation elements, agency names, and document titles without actual meeting details, decisions, budget figures, or specific project information. The fragmented text does not provide sufficient factual information to produce a meaningful summary.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Scranton, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and publications rather than a substantive budget document itself. It references multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024-25 budget, and earlier fiscal years, along with specific allocations such as $87.6 million for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in the 2008-09 budget. The page indexes various state agency budget submissions and Office of the Budget publications across fiscal years from 2008-09 through 2024-25, providing links to full budget documents rather than detailed budget content.

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  • Review of Oakland's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU ...

    Oakland, CA
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    The California Department of Housing and Community Development reviewed Oakland's Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance No. 13667, adopted January 18, 2022, and found it does not comply with State ADU Law under Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22. HCD identified non-compliance in Chapter 17.88 and section 17.103.080(A)(7) regarding the S-9 Fire Safety Zone, which restricts new construction ADUs and attached ADUs beyond what state law permits—prohibiting Category Two and Three multifamily ADUs and limiting conversions to one interior Category One ADU per lot. The City of Oakland was required to submit a written response to these findings by August 4, 2023, within the 30-day response period mandated by statute.

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

    Allentown, PA
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    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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  • Community Oversight Board Agendas and Minutes | State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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    NULL The document is a navigation page and language selection menu for State College, PA's Community Oversight Board agendas and minutes portal. It contains only structural elements (links to agendas for March 12, 2026 and January 8, 2026, and minutes for January 8, 2026) without substantive content, specific decisions, dollar amounts, program details, or comparable metrics that would enable meaningful summary.

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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • Huntsvillempo

    Huntsville, AL
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    The TRiP 2045 document is a Long Range Transportation Plan prepared collaboratively by the City of Huntsville Area Planning Division and the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), with federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The plan was developed in fulfillment of federal transportation planning requirements under the FAST Act and involves coordination among federal, state, and local government agencies. The document includes leadership from the MPO's governing board and a Technical Coordinating Committee composed of representatives from various local and regional transportation, planning, and infrastructure agencies.

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  • PA State Archives - RG-48 - Series Titles - digitized: Municipal Governments

    Carlisle, PA
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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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  • PA State Archives - RG-47 - Series Titles - Microfilm: County Governments

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document is a finding aid from the Pennsylvania State Archives describing Record Group 47, which contains digitized microfilm copies of county government records across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. The document outlines the structure and functions of Pennsylvania county governments, including their traditional roles in law enforcement, judicial administration, and elections, as well as expanded responsibilities in areas such as welfare, public health, regional planning, and environmental protection. County government is characterized as a "no-executive" system governed by a three-member board of county commissioners alongside numerous independently elected officials including sheriffs, district attorneys, and treasurers, whose powers and duties are defined by state statutes and county codes.

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  • State Board of Accounts 2020 Indiana Township Association Education Conference

    Indianapolis, IN
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    The State Board of Accounts presented training materials for the 2020 Indiana Township Association Education Conference covering virtual audit procedures and expectations. The presentation outlined Indiana Code requirements for audits (conducted at least once every four years using risk-based criteria), types of examinations available (audits, reviews, and compliance assessments), and practical guidance for entities undergoing virtual audits, which involve 85-90% off-site work. Key recommendations included uploading legible documents to the Gateway system, responding promptly to auditor requests, communicating office accessibility and restrictions, and using phone calls or virtual meetings rather than email for substantive communication with auditors.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and Commonwealth budget documents spanning fiscal years 2008–2009 through 2024–2025. Specific budgets signed by Governor Wolf include the 2020–21 Commonwealth Budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024–25 Commonwealth Budget, the 2018–19 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 22, 2018), and the 2019–20 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 28, 2015). One identified program allocation is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts at $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in the 2008–09 budget, which represented a $12.6 million increase. The 2017–18 Commonwealth Budget became law July 7, 2017 without the Governor's signature, followed by Governor Wolf signing companion implementation legislation on October 30, 2017.

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  • Worcester County, Massachusetts Public Records Lookup | WorcesterRecords.us

    Worcester, MA
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    This document describes Worcester County, Massachusetts's public records system and compliance framework rather than summarizing a specific budget, policy decision, or government action. It defines categories of accessible public records (court records, property deeds, vital records, business licenses, tax records, election data, meeting minutes, financial documents, law enforcement reports, and zoning records) and identifies custodian agencies including the Worcester City Clerk's Office, Worcester Registry of Deeds, and Massachusetts Trial Court system. Worcester County operates under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66, § 10, which requires records custodians to provide requested documents within 10 business days, and the county complies with state open meeting laws under Chapter 30A, §§ 18-25. The document does not contain specific budget figures, named initiatives, votes, dates, or quantitative metrics beyond the 10-business-day response requirement.

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  • 2025 meeting schedule for salt lake city council, ...

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document establishes the 2025 meeting schedule for Salt Lake City Council, the Redevelopment Agency (RDA), and the Local Building Authority (LBA), published November 20, 2024. Regular meetings occur on Tuesdays and include a 2 p.m. work session followed by a 7 p.m. formal session, with RDA meetings scheduled monthly on specified dates. All meetings are open to the public with agendas posted at least 24 hours in advance on the Salt Lake City Council website and the State of Utah Public Notice website, and the City & County Building provides accessible facilities with accommodations available upon request made at least two business days in advance.

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  • Submit a Public Records Request | Nashville.gov

    Nashville, TN
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    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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