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Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor or his designee to include detailed information of various informational documents in an easily accessible, centralized place on the City's website, for viewing by the general public, with all documents provided in a searchable format.
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Whereas, the Pittsburgh City Council recognizes the importance and the need for an open and transparent government to serve its residents; and
Whereas, City Council is committed to transparency in the conduct of the public's business.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor or his designee are hereby authorized and directed to include the following information and documents in an easily accessible, centralized place on the City's website, with all documents provided in a searchable format, as resources allow, as follows:
1. Contact information, including name, department or office, job title, mailing address, telephone number, and an electronic contact method for all City of Pittsburgh employees Council members;
2. Contact information for the Mayor and each City department;
3. 2. A listing of all other City Boards, Authorities and Commissions, and the names of those appointed to serve on the same;
4. 3. An annual meeting schedule and monthly calendar for all meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Authorities and Commissions;
5. 4. Agendas and minutes of all open sessions of City Council meetings and City Board, Authority and Commission meetings, and video recordings of all open sessions of City Council meetings, to remain available on the City's website for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the meeting;
6. By July 1, 2016, video recordings of all City Planning Commission, Historic Review Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Urban Redevelopment Authority meetings, to take place weekdays at or after 6:00 p.m. when street parking downtown is free...
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