Public Access Counselor, Office of 27 Articles
- What records are available to the public, and what records are confidential?
- I just want to inspect a record without receiving a copy. Can I just look at the records?
- How long do I have to file a formal complaint?
- Do I have to tell the government why I want the record?
- Which public entities are required to disclose records?
- What is a meeting?
- Is there a specific form to request records?
- Is there a process to appeal an opinion of the Public Access Counselor?
- Is it a violation of the Open Door Law if the meeting room is not large enough to accommodate the crowd?
- Is a committee meeting required to be open to the public?
- How will I know that the agency is correct to withhold the record?
- How much can I be charged for a copy of a record?
- How long does the agency have to give me the records I requested?
- How long before the meeting takes place must the Board post a notice?
- How do I file a formal complaint with the Public Access Counselor?
- Does the Public Access Counselor do presentations and training?
- Does the notice of a meeting or executive session have to appear in the local newspaper?
- Do I have to file a formal complaint to get assistance from the Public Access Counselor?
- Can the Public Access Counselor provide legal representation?
- Can the Public Access Counselor compel production of records, fine a public official for withholding a record, or declare a board's action void?
- Can the government agency tell me that I can't have the record because it contains a social security number?
- Can I file a complaint if an agency does not answer my questions?
- Can a request for meeting minutes be denied if the minutes have not been approved?
- Can a governing body prevent me from speaking at its meeting?
- Can a governing body meet behind closed doors to discuss "personnel matters?"
- Can a governing body hold a meeting closed to the public?
- Are previously Public Access Counselor's issued opinions available for review?