Obtaining Information From Agencies Flashcards
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Ways to Obtain Information
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Freedom of Information Act OR Sunshine Act
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Freedom of Information Act
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Enables private parties to obtain information from government.
Agencies have obligation to supply identifiable document promptly to any person requesting.
EXCEPTIONS: Personnel Records, Confidential Business Information, Law Enforcement Investigation, Work Product
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Sunshine Act
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Applies to agencies with 2 or more members of a governing board.
Requires all meetings to be announced ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE and be open to public.