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COMMITTEE ON OPEN GOVERNMENT | COMMITTEE ON OPEN GOVERNMENT

One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231-0001

Eligibility
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Hours
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518-474-1927
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Fax

518-474-0050
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Main - General Assistance, Weekdays 8am-4pm

518-474-2518
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Main

Languages
Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French
Application process
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Fees
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Service area
NY
Oversees and advises the government, public, and news media on Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws. The Committee offers guidance in response to phone inquiries, prepares written legal advisory opinions, and provides training to government and other interested groups. Recommendation to improve open government laws are offered in an annual report to the Governor and the State Legislature.
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE