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Event: The Ins and Outs of Getting Government Records

8/16/2016 9:49:12 AM

Minnesota Department of Administration

Event: The Ins and Outs of Getting Government Records

SAINT PAUL — The Information Policy Analysis Division (IPAD) will be holding a public presentation at the end of August highlighting the topic of obtaining government records. There will be a 20-minute presentation by IPAD staff, followed by a 45-minute panel presentation and discussion.

The Ins and Outs of Getting Government Records
Tuesday, August 23
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Rondo Library Multipurpose Room, St. Paul (University and Dale)

The primary goal of this event is to inform the public of the many different ins and outs of government data, where to find it, and how to obtain it in reference to the Data Practices Act and other related data practices laws.

Panelists include:

Matt Ehling of Public Record Media,
Mara Gottfried of the Pioneer Press,
Tom Scheck of Minnesota Public Radio, and
Brandon Stahl of the Star Tribune.

For additional information, contact:

Jake Seamans at (651) 201-2557 or jake.seamans@state.mn.us

About the Minnesota Department of Administration

The Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin) provides best value administrative services to Minnesota's state agencies and other governmental organizations, as well as various other services to diverse audiences across the state. The department was established in 1939 by Governor Harold Stassen as part of an effort to reform state government’s administrative functions. Today, the department strives to meet that mission and continues to act as a leader in government administration and operations. With $176.5 million in annual operating costs and 475 full-time employees, Admin oversees $2.1 billion in state purchases, maintains 4.4 million square feet of owned space and leases an additional 3.6 million square feet of space for over 100 state agencies, boards and councils. The agency also insures $12 billion in property and 13,400 vehicles, and manages over 400 building projects and $166 million in capital appropriations.