Open-records chief says meeting tapes are public

February 20, 2009

[edit] Open-records chief says meeting tapes are public

"Pennsylvania's open-records chief says audio recordings of government meetings are public records that must be provided to people who request them.

Terry Mutchler of the state Open Records Office issued an advisory opinion sought by Franklin Park borough in Allegheny County.

The borough secretary tapes council meetings to help in writing the official minutes."

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