319.2014 Res. Reaffirming Open and Transparent Government RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING OPEN AND
TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 319,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, James Madison, the father of our federal Constitution, wrote that "consent of
the governed" requires that the people be able to "arm themselves with the power which
knowledge gives," and
WHEREAS, every citizen in our participatory democracy has an inherent right of access
to government meetings and public records, and
WHEREAS, an open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining
the people's trust and confidence in their government and in the government's ability to
effectively serve its citizens, and
WHEREAS, the protection of every person's right of access to public records, public
hearings and government meetings is a high priority of the Queensbury Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board is committed to openness and transparency in
all aspects of its operations and seeks to set a standard in this regard,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board commits to work diligently to enhance
the public's access to government records and information, increase information provided
electronically and online and ensure that all meetings and hearings of deliberative bodies under its
jurisdiction, and their committees, are fully noticed and open to the public.
Duly adopted this 8h day of September, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: Mr. Irish
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