Change in records policy not 'substantive,' board leader says. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12/14/2015)
His comments came in response to a complaint filed Monday by an open government watchdog group contending that the obscure board violated Wisconsin's open meetings law and as a result improperly approved changes that Gov. Scott Walker's administration then cited in saying it didn't have certain text messages sought in a public records request.
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council filed a verified complaint Monday with the Dane County district attorney against the state Public Records Board, alleging violations of the open meetings law.
Through its agendas and minutes, the Public Records Board has provided us with a public record of what its business is. The August 24 minutes, for example, announce an action item that will take place at its November 16 meeting.
However, considering the legislature's recent efforts to gut public records law, I feel it's unfortunate that hardly anyone, myself included, was paying any attention to this 'obscure' board until now.
(Highlights added throughout)
Agenda, June 1, 2015
Minutes, June 1, 2015
Agenda, August 24, 2015
Minutes, August 24, 2015
Agenda, November 16, 2015
Related information:
Preservation Strategies: Electronic Records. (National Archives)
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