Openness  in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society

                                                                                                                                                       Preamble to the New Hampshire Right to Know Law

... The public’s right of access to governmental proceedings and records shall not be unreasonably restricted.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Article 8, New Hampshire State Constitution

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RIGHT TO KNOW OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

The Right to Know Oversight Commission is a commission established under RSA 91-A:11.  The purpose of the commission is to “study and oversee the right-to-know law in light of the supreme court's decision in Hawkins v. N.H. Department of Health and Human Services and increasing use of electronic communications in the transaction of governmental business.”

The Commission is composed of members from the New Hampshire House and the New Hampshire Senate.  Municipalities, school boards the public and the Attorney General’s Office also are represented on the Commission.

The Statutes set forth the duties of the Commission which include “any other matter deemed relevant by the commission.”

The Commission meets at least monthly.  In preparation for submitting legislation the Committee often meets more frequently.

     Section 91-A:11 Oversight Commission Established

     Section 91-A:12 Membership and Compensation

     Section 91-A:13 Duties

     Section 91-A:14 Chairperson; Quorum

     Section 91-A:15 Report

COMMISSION MEETING DOCUMENTS

February 23, 2007

pending

February 9, 2007

pending

January 25, 2007 Meeting

Draft amendment to HB 82

January  19, 2007 Meeting

Open Meetings and Closed Minds (document distributed to the Commission by a member of the Commission)

COMMISSION MEMBERS

New Hampshire House Members (3)

Rep. John Thomas

Rep. Garrity

Rep. Peter S. Espiefs 

New Hampshire Senate Members (3)

Public Members (4)

STEPHEN J. JUDGE, Concord
July 13, 2005 to November 1, 2010

PETER D. CROTEAU, Pembroke
July 13, 2005 to November 1, 2010

RONALD F. RODGERS, Durham
September 21, 2005 to November 1, 2010
(Public Member)

KEVIN M. SHEA, Hampstead
October 5, 2005 to November 1, 2010
(Telecommunications Professional)

School Boards Representative (1)

Rep. Kimberley Casey

School Administrators Representative (1)

Municipalities Representatives (3)

James Pitts

County Officials Representatives (2)

Attorney General's Office Representative (1)

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