Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

GPTKB entity

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gptkbp:instanceOf government agency
gptkbp:advises issued_on_FOI_requests
gptkbp:advocatesFor citizen's right to know
stronger FOI laws
gptkbp:analyzes FOI violations
gptkbp:appeal decisions_can_be_appealed_to_Superior_Court
gptkbp:attendance monthly
gptkbp:collaborates_with local governments
gptkbp:conducts surveys on public access issues
workshops_on_FOI
gptkbp:coordinatesWith other state agencies
gptkbp:decidedBy binding on public agencies
gptkbp:encourages citizen engagement in government
transparency in public records
gptkbp:enforces FOI laws
gptkbp:engagesIn stakeholders_in_FOI_discussions
gptkbp:established 1975
gptkbp:facilitates public access to meetings
gptkbp:function handle complaints regarding FOI violations
oversee public access to government records
gptkbp:goal promote transparency in government
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hartford,_Connecticut
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission
gptkbp:issues FOI training materials
FOI complaint forms
FOI compliance checklists
advisory opinions on record requests
guidelines for public agencies
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:Connecticut
gptkbp:maintains FOI database
gptkbp:members appointed by the Governor
gptkbp:participatesIn national_FOI_conferences
gptkbp:promotes ethical standards in public service
accountability in government
public_awareness_of_FOI_rights
gptkbp:provides technical assistance to agencies
training for public officials
resources for citizens
guidance on public records management
information_on_FOI_laws
gptkbp:public_perception conducted_on_FOI_complaints
gptkbp:publishes FOI newsletters
gptkbp:receives complaints from the public
funding from state budget
gptkbp:related_to Freedom of Information Act
gptkbp:reportsTo annual reports
gptkbp:services educational programs
gptkbp:staff executive director
gptkbp:supports community outreach programs
open government initiatives
gptkbp:type administrative agency
gptkbp:website ct.gov/foi
gptkbp:works_with media organizations
reduce barriers to information access
improve_FOI_processes.