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where the official action has an economic impact of greater than a minimal nature on the
interest of any person.
public hearing-Provides citizens the opportunity to express their position on a specific issue,
both pro and con, as mandated by either statute or order of proper authority after due notice.
public meeting-Any meeting of a governmental body at which public business is discussed,
decided or policy formulated.
public notice-Notice given to the general public commonly published in a newspaper of
general circulation.
public official-Any person elected by the public or elected or appointed by a governmental
body, or an appointed official in the executive, legislative or judicial branch of the state or
any political subdivision thereof. (Does not include members of advisory boards that have no
authority to expend public funds other than reimbursement for personal expense, or to
otherwise exercise the power of the State or any political subdivision thereof)
public record-Any record retained by a government body as further defined by statute and
open to inspection.
quasi-judicial-A governmental body (usually the zoning hearing board) that hears sworn
testimony, obtains evidence and provides for cross examination of witnesses, with the
decision based solely on the evidence presented.
quorum-The prescribed number of members of any body that must be present to legally
transact business.
real estate transfer tax- One percent maximum on taxable transfers of property within a
jurisdiction. If both municipality and school district levy the tax, it is shared equally.
Collected by the county recorder of deeds who is authorized to withhold two percent of the
amount collected for reimbursement of expense of collection.
recall-Procedure to remove elected officials from office.
records schedule-Also called Records Retention Schedule or Records Control Schedule; a
document providing authority for the final disposition of recurring or nonrecurring records.
referendum-The adoption or rejection of proposed legislation by a vote of the people.
request for proposal (RFP)-Notice and related information from a municipality requesting
proposals for professional services.
rescind-To revoke, repeal or annul a decision or decree.
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