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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

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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  • Jacksonville.gov - Agendas, Packages, and Minutes

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document is an index page from Jacksonville.gov listing agendas, packages, and minutes for JPAC (Jacksonville Planning and Advisory Committee) meetings held between January and April 2026. The page provides download links to meeting materials, notes that packages are large files (7-10 MB) best opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader, and includes information about accessibility accommodations and public records procedures in compliance with Florida's Government in the Sunshine laws.

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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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  • Virtual Public Meeting Access | MetroPlan Orlando

    Orlando, FL
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    MetroPlan Orlando is conducting hybrid board and advisory committee meetings to comply with Florida's Sunshine Law, requiring a quorum of members to attend in person while offering virtual access to the public via Zoom. Members of the public are encouraged to participate virtually due to space limitations and social distancing requirements, and can submit public comments by filling out an online speaker card form or emailing comment@metroplanorlando.gov. Meeting links, agendas, and setup instructions for virtual participation are available on the MetroPlan Orlando website's Calendar & Meeting Materials section.

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  • OPEN MEETINGS Guide to “The Sunshine Law” for Neighborhood Boards

    Honolulu, HI
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    This guide, published by Hawaii's Office of Information Practices in August 2024, provides comprehensive information about "The Sunshine Law" (Chapter 92, Part I of Hawaii Revised Statutes) governing open meetings for state and county boards, including neighborhood boards. The guide covers meeting requirements, public participation, executive sessions, notice and agenda procedures, minutes recording, and emergency meeting protocols, along with appendices including a public meeting notice checklist and the full statutory text. The document serves as an educational resource to ensure compliance with Hawaii's open meetings laws and promote government transparency.

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