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Commissioner of Administration issues new Advisory Opinions

Opinion 12-008, on the timing of South Washington County Board's summary of a superintendent's performance at an open meeting.
Advisory Opinion 12-008

Opinion 12-009 is about the public's right to have access to a Minnetonka School superintendent's contract.
Advisory Opinion 12-009

 

Records Management

Find government records information at MN State Archives and MN Government Records Information Network (MN-GRIN)

Data Practices Featured on tpt's Almanac at the Capitol

Commentator and cartoonist David Gillette of tpt's Almanac at the Capitol features data practices in one of his two-minute essays. Take a look.



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Next IPAD Workshops

Open Meeting Law

June 13, 2012 (8:30-noon)

Come hear:

  • Practical advice on meeting obligations under Minnesota's Open Meeting Law
  • Discussion about the use of technology and the Open Meeting Law
  • Open Meeting Law duties illustrated by scenario discussions

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Law Enforcement Data
June 27, 2012 (8:30-noon)

The Workshop will focus on key law enforcement provisions in Minnesota law and features:

  • Discussion of legal requirements, including juvenile data and traffic accident data

  • Real-life problem solving scenarios based on actual inquiries to IPAD

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