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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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  • 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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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Phoenixville, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. It outlines procedures for before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, accessibility accommodations, professional conduct standards, and prohibitions on discussing agenda items outside advertised public meetings. The guidance emphasizes that all deliberations and official actions must occur during open public meetings and that meetings should be welcoming and inclusive regardless of participants' race, color, gender, religion, or national origin.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document provides best practices for historic preservation review bodies (such as Historic Architectural Review Boards and Historical Commissions) to conduct professional and legally compliant public meetings. The guidance covers meeting requirements including compliance with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, mandatory public advertising, ADA accessibility, and restrictions on private discussions of agenda items outside public meetings. It also specifies that all deliberations must occur during open public sessions, meetings must be welcoming regardless of protected characteristics, and executive sessions are permitted only for personnel matters, legal consultations, or confidential business protected by law.

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  • Boards & Commissions

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document describes the role of Authorities, Boards, and Commissions (ABCs) in Carlisle's local government, explaining that these citizen-composed bodies advise government agencies to help deliver services efficiently with limited resources. It outlines the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of 1986, which requires all ABC meetings to be open to the public with advance notice in local newspapers, except for designated executive sessions held for specific purposes such as personnel matters, real estate negotiations, or legal strategy. The document notes that ABCs in Carlisle rarely hold executive sessions and advises members to prepare for potential media attention during public meetings.

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  • How to request public records in Kansas and Missouri - Beacon: Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO
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    This document is a guide explaining how residents of Kansas and Missouri can request public records from government agencies under state laws—the Missouri Sunshine Law and the Kansas Open Records Act. The guide provides practical instructions for filing requests, including identifying the appropriate records custodian, being specific about the records sought, and providing contact information, while clarifying that these state laws are separate from the federal Freedom of Information Act.

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  • Guidance for Public Meetings Page 1 of 4 August 2024

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This August 2024 guidance document establishes best practices for historic preservation review bodies in conducting public meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements. The guidance covers procedures before, during, and after meetings, including requirements for public notice under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, ADA accessibility, non-discrimination practices, and prohibitions on discussing official business outside advertised public meetings. The document emphasizes that all deliberations and actions must occur during open public sessions, with the exception of limited executive sessions for personnel, legal matters, or privileged information, and recommends that boards consult with municipal solicitors to establish formal procedures.

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