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The League of Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon the informed and active participation of its citizens and requires that governmental bodies protect the citizen's right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible. (excerpt from League Principles) Whatever the issue, the League believes that efficient and economical government requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibilities, adequate financing, coordination among levels of government, effective enforcement and well defined channels for citizen input and review. (from Impact on Issues - Public Policy Positions) Meeting notices and minutes of city or town councils should be found on their municipal websites which are listed on the Department of Administration website. School Committee meeting notices and minutes should be found on School Department websites which can be found on Municipal websites.
RHODE ISLAND LAWS www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE42/42-46/42-46-6.HTM www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE42/42-46/INDEX.HTM www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE38/38-2/index.htm
ATTORNEY GENERAL www.riag.ri.gov/documents/reports/docs/opengov.pdf www.riag.ri.gov/civilcriminal/search.php
SECRETARY OF STATE www.sec.state.ri.us/pubinfo/openmeetings Rules and Regulations - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices www.sec.state.ri.us/pubinfo/publications/SOS_2992.pdf e-Town Crier - Meeting Notices www.sec.state.ri.us/etowncrier/ Departments and Agencies - Minutes www.state.ri.us/govtracker/index.php?page=IdxDeptAgency
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Bill Text, Legislative Meeting Agendas & Calendars www.rilin.state.ri.us/gen_assembly/genmenu.html
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Request to Inspect and/or Copy Public Records www.admin.ri.gov/publicrecords/index.php www.muni-info.ri.gov/municipalities
RI LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS The Access to Public Records Act rileague.org/site/pubs/APRAGuide.pdf “Compliance With RI’s Open Meetings Act” rileague.org/site/pubs/RIOpenMeetingsAct.pdf
ACCESS/RI www.accessri.org/Index/FOI_Essays_Main.HTM
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Looking For Sunshine Resource Guide
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) US PL 1989-487 (1966); 80 STAT. 250; 5 USC 552 www.usdoj.gov/oip/foia_updates/Vol_XVII_4/page2.htm
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS Open Doors: Accessing Government Information
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