The OOR is hosting a "Basics of the Right to Know Law" webinar on Wednesday, April 5th at 10 a.m.

The Office of Open Records is hosting a “Basics of the Right-to-Know Law” webinar on Wednesday, April 5th at 10 a.m.  This session contains highly valuable information on what new AORO’s and managers need to know to respond to Right to Know Law requests:  agency obligations, prohibitions, deadlines, payment information, and tips on managing an agency’s Open Records Program.  The session will be hosted by George Spiess and is open for questions from attendees.

The PowerPoint presentation is available here: https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/Documents/Basics_RTKL_Webinar.pptx.

The webinar is conducted via Microsoft Teams and you will be asked to download a small application. Please test the link prior to the webinar and speak with your IT department if you encounter issues.  Watch the webinar by clicking here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting.

You may also listen to the webinar audio by joining via telephone at (267) 332-8737.  The Conference ID is 923 279 760#.

Additionally, the OOR has scheduled the following webinars:

  • April 19th - The Right-to-Know Law for Law Enforcement
  • May 3rd – Basics of the Sunshine Act
  • May 17th – The RTKL and Payment Issues
  • May 31st – Basics of the Right-to-Know Law