Course Detail |
| Course ID: |
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| Title: |
Open Records Act - One Year Later |
| Provider: |
PSATS |
| Registration Link: |
Click Here
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| Dates / Locations: |
October 20, 2009 (Tuesday Afternoon)
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport
8256 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108
(724) 312-7809
October 27, 2009 (Tuesday Afternoon)
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
The Inn at Nichols Village
1101 Northern Boulevard
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-1135
www.nicholsvillage.com
November 12, 2009 (Thursday Morning)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PSATS Training Center
4855 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 763-0930
www.psats.org
November 18, 2009 (Wednesday Afternoon)
CENTRE COUNTY
The Nittany Lion Inn
200 West Park Avenue
State College, PA
(814) 863-5016
www.pennstatehotels.com
November 24, 2009 (Tuesday Morning)
CHESTER COUNTY
Holiday Inn West Chester
943 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-1900 |
| Description: |
The Office of Open Records was created to enforce the state’s Right-to-Know law, which took eff ect on January 1, 2009. The Office serves as a resource for citizens, public officials and members of the media in obtaining public records of their government.
This workshop is intended for the Open Records Officers, as well as local government officials and staff, to allow them an opportunity to see how the Law is working in Pennsylvania. Staff from the Office of Open Records will review final determinations that are in place, and what they mean to local governments. They will go over the steps necessary to draft a well-written denial letter, how to deal with voluminous requests and difficult requestors, and what is, and is not, a public record. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with an in-depth look at where we are – one year later – as the Right-to-Know law enters into its second year. |
| Outline: |
During this workshop, the speaker will address the following Topics, relative to the Right-to-Know Law:
• Final Determinations
• Responding to Requests
• What is Open, and What is Not?
• Appeals
• Time Frame
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| Who Should Attend: |
This seminar has been developed for all public officials and administrators, including the Open Records Officer, who have a role in maintaining and providing access to public records. |
| Schedule: |
Morning Schedule
(Cumberland and Chester)
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Afternoon Schedule
(Allegheny, Lackawanna, and Centre)
12:30 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. Program Begins
4:00 p.m. Adjourn |
| Instructors:
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Terry Mutchler, Executive Director
Pennsylvania Office of Open Records
Barry Fox, Deputy Director
Pennsylvania Office of Open Records |
| Cost:
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The registration fee for this workshop is $50 per person, $65 per person if requesting UCC credits. Fee includes tuition and materials.
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| Additional Info: |
Walk-in Registrations
Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Please note there are times when a session is cancelled or rescheduled. Registered attendees will be notified of schedule changes prior to the session. Call (717) 763-0930 or visit www.psats.org prior to the session to verify the correct date, time and location. Substitutions are permitted without notice.
Cancellations
Cancellations received less than 10 working days before the session are subject to a$15 penalty. Those received within 48 hours of the session forfeit the full registration fee.
Accessibility & Other Needs
All workshops will be held at ADA-accessible locations. Please use the "accessibility needs" line to indicate alternate format, sign language requirements, or any other needs you might have.
Inclement Weather
We will do everything possible to hold all scheduled classes. In the event of inclement weather at a specific location, please verify that the course is taking place by calling PSATS at (717) 763-0930. If calling outside of normal business hours, enter extension 166. Course cancellations are updated by 7:00 a.m. on the day of a workshop. If the course is cancelled due to weather, we will notify you as soon as possible to alert you of the rescheduled date.
This Project was financed by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. |
