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CountyRighttoknowPolicy
April 30, 2024 · Adams, PA
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Source: CountyRighttoknowPolicy
(PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026
from www.adamscountypa.gov ↗
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95%
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Summary
The County of Adams adopts policies and procedures to conform to the requirements of the new Open Records Law, which mandates a presumption of disclosure and shifts the burden of denial to the government. The ordinance establishes procedures for responding to open records requests, including the designation of an Open Records Office and the processing of requests. The ordinance also addresses the redaction of information, duplication of public records, and the appeal process for denied requests.
Details
- Subject
- Right-to-Know Law
- Summary
- The County of Adams adopts policies and procedures to conform to the requirements of the new Open Records Law, which mandates a presumption of disclosure and shifts the burden of denial to the government. The ordinance establishes procedures for responding to open records requests, including the designation of an Open Records Office and the processing of requests. The ordinance also addresses the redaction of information, duplication of public records, and the appeal process for denied requests.
- Action Type
- new
- Adoption Date
- 2008-12-24
- Enacting Body
- Adams County Board of Commissioners
- Effective Date
- 2009-01-01