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The advisory opinion library currently includes:
- Data practices advisory opinions issued by the Commissioner of Administration from 1993 to the present.
- Open Meeting Law advisory opinions issued by the Commissioner of Administration from 2003 to the present.
The Commissioner's authority is found in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.072. Opinions are nonbinding, but a court may give them deference in a court action. Parties to a court action that act in conformity with an advisory opinion are not liable for certain damages or attorneys fees.
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Advisory Opinion 02-003
February 6, 2002; Ramsey County
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
Description: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13, in response to a November 14, 2001, data request, did the Ramsey County Library Board properly deny access to certain calendar/telephone register notes of the Library Director?
Category: Legislative authority and intent, Personal data/devices, Schedules/calendars
Keywords: Legislative authority and intent, Personal data/devices, Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars, Personal data excluded, Separation of public, not public data, Personal calendar/telephone register, Public and not public data, Telephone records/bills
Commissioner: David F. Fisher
Advisory Opinion 98-029
June 4, 1998; Minnesota Department of Commerce
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
Description: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, did the Minnesota Department of Commerce respond properly to a March 29, 1998, request for access to the "Commissioner's Daily Schedule for late September and early October 1997?"
Category: Schedules/calendars
Keywords: Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Commissioner: Elaine S. Hansen
Advisory Opinion 97-029
July 16, 1997; University of Minnesota
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
Description: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Anfinson have the right to gain access to the following data maintained by the University of Minnesota from November 1, 1995, to the present: personal calendars maintained by the members and staff of the Board of Regents; and schedules or scheduling records prepared in connection with official activities of the Regents?
Category: Schedules/calendars
Keywords: Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Commissioner: Elaine S. Hansen
Advisory Opinion 96-056
December 11, 1996; Ramsey County
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
Description: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Browning have the right to gain access to a copy of Mr. McKenna's appointment book?
Category: Schedules/calendars
Keywords: Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Commissioner: Elaine S. Hansen
Advisory Opinion 96-055
December 11, 1996; Minnesota Department of Human Rights
This is an opinion of the Commissioner of Administration issued pursuant to section 13.072 of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 - the Minnesota Government Data ...
Description: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, does Mr. Shaffer have the right to gain access to a copy of Mr. Beaulieu's appointment calendars?
Category: Schedules/calendars
Keywords: Schedules/calendars, Appointment calendars
Commissioner: Elaine S. Hansen