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1 document · · Attorney General's Office · Violation
Since the date that the Attorney General's Office issued regulations allowing such action, the Town has operated under the belief that it notified this office of its election of the Town website as its alternative posting location for all meeting notices. This office has no record of ever receiving such notice, however.
1 document · · Attorney General's Office · Violation
The Open Meeting Law requires that, within 14 business days after receiving an Open Meeting Law complaint, a public body shall review the complaint's allegations; take remedial action, if appropriate; and send to the complainant and the Attorney General's Office copies of the complaint and a description of any remedial action taken. See 940 CMR 29.05(5).
1 document · · Attorney General's Office · Violation
We generally note that the Board discussed six topics: one threatened litigation matter, three additional ongoing litigation matters, the potential settlement of an Open Meeting Law complaint with the Attorney General's Office, and an update on proposed changes to the town charter that were under consideration by the Webster Charter Review Committee. DISCUSSION A public body may convene in executive session for any of ten statutory purposes.
1 document · · Attorney General's Office · No Violation
Maloney wishes to pursue a discrimination complaint he may file with the Attorney General's Office Civil Rights Division at (617) 963-2917 or the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination at (617) 994-6000. o the meeting.
Public Records Division Appeals
SPR24/1182
1 document · · Secretary of the Commonwealth · Appeal · Kingston, Town of - Town Administrator · Saccone, Michael · Closed
Given that the records withheld are based on the Open Meeting Law, and an interpretation of the Open Meeting Law falls within the authority of the Attorney Generals Office (AGO) and not this office, I am unable to address those issues in this determination. See G. L. c. 30A, 23. Consequently, I encourage the parties to contact the AGO for a determination concerning the Open Meeting Law issues.
Public Records Division Appeals
SPR24/2878
1 document · · Secretary of the Commonwealth · Appeal · Mystic Valley Regional Charter School · News Network, Malden · Closed
The School is advised that the Attorney Generals Office (AGO) has previously found that the School is a public entity subject to the Public Records Law and has previously directed the School to respond to public records requests. See AGO letter dated October 20, 2022.
Public Records Division Appeals
SPR25/0564
1 document · · Secretary of the Commonwealth · Fee Petition · Lawrence, City of - City Attorney's Office · Dumay, Cassandra · Closed
Dumay requested, [a]ll communications sent between January 1, 2020 and the date of this request from the Lawrence City Council, Mayors Office and departments to the Massachusetts Attorney Generals Office in response to requests for information or civil investigative demands.
Public Records Division Appeals
SPR15/0349
2 documents · · Secretary of the Commonwealth · Appeal · Office of the District Attorney - Worcester District · Shibley, Craig · Closed
Page Three July 15,2015 SPR15/349 When discussing the application of Exemption (c) to withhold records concerning professional qualifications, the Attorney General's Office opined that professional training and experience were not exempt from disclosure under Exemption (c) to the Public Records Law. 1976-77 Op. Atty Gen. Mass. 157 at 12.
Public Records Division Appeals
SPR22/2465
2 documents · · Secretary of the Commonwealth · Appeal · Executive Office of Technology Services and Security · Commonwealth, Open · Closed
You need to contact the Attorney Generals Office. Current appeal In its appeal, OpenCommonwealth.org asserts that the Office failed to perform a search and provide responsive records.
Public Records Division Appeals
SPR20/1132
1 document · · Secretary of the Commonwealth · Appeal · Newton, City of - City Clerk · Hilliard, John · Closed
Please be advised that in a recent decision from the Attorney Generals Office (AGO) regarding a similar matter, the AGO found that . . . a resume submitted as part of an Ellen Ishkanian Page 4 July 22, 2020 SPR20/1132 employment application falls within a core category of personnel information useful in making employment decisions, and is therefore absolutely exempt from disclosure under the first clause of Exemption (c).
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