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Gwyneth Doland leaves New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

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From Santa Fe Reporter: Gwyneth Doland announced today that she's stepping down from the Foundation for Open Government—a nonprofit that advocates for government transparency.

As the executive director of the Albuquerque-based nonprofit, Doland oversaw FOG's efforts at outreach, advocacy and education about state and local open government issues in New Mexico.The fight for transparency kept Doland busy.

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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for May 3, 2013

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A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week. While you're at it, be sure to check out State FOIA Friday Archives.

 

Blackfoot woman receives Idaho open government award

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Lakeland to discuss change in way public records are available

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From The Ledger: LAKELAND | City commissioners plan to discuss on Friday a proposed ordinance that would change the way public records are available.

The proposed change would allow the city to charge people if employees spend more than 30 minutes on a public records request.

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Public-records bill defeated again

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From DailyComet.com: BATON ROUGE — Siding with arguments offered by Gov. Bobby Jindal’s chief attorney, a House committee voted Tuesday to deny the general public greater access to records created and maintained by the governor’s office.

Records ranging from travel logs and emails to contracts and memorandums are currently protected from public review if they are part of the office’s “deliberative process.”

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Officials wrestle with disclosure requirements for private emails

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From East County Magazine:

May 2, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – The First Amendment Coalition has issued advice to public officials in light of a court ruling that found private e-mails used by San Jose city officials to discuss public business must be disclosed if a Public Records Act request is received. The ruling is on appeal and is expected to be upheld, according to legal experts, which would set a statewide precedent.

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Bill would make N.J. mug shots available to the public

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From Daily Record:

The public may finally gain access to mug shots if a local assemblyman can help it.

Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer, a Republican who represents parts of Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington and Middlesex counties, has introduced legislation that would render the police photos of arrested suspects as public records throughout the state, available for the public and news organizations.

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