Right to Know

Open Records

In accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Act (Act 3 of 2008) all records maintained by Earl Township are public records, unless the records are (a) specifically exempted by Section 708 of Act 3, (b) exempted by another state or Federal Law, and/or (c) exempted by a judicial decree or order.

To request a public record complete a Right-To-Know Request Form, and submit it to the Township’s Open Records Office. Requests for information may be submitted to the Open Records Office via e-mail, fax, mail, or in person at the Township Building.

All requests for information are filled in accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Act (Act 3 of 2008). Most notably, a response to each request will be provided within five business days of the filing of the request. And if a request is denied by the Open Records Officer, a reason(s) for denial will be provided, with information on how to appeal the decision of the Open Records Officer.

Open Records Office Contact Information

Amanda Martin

Open Records/Right-to-Know Officer

517 N. Railroad Avenue

New Holland, PA 17557

Phone: 717-354-0773

Fax: 717-355-0599

Email: amartin@earltwp.com

Website: www.earltownship.com

How Do I Appeal A Decision Of The Open Records Officer?

An appeal of the decision of the Open Records Officer must be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within fifteen (15) business days of the date of denial. All appeals may be forwarded to:

Appeals may also be submitted via fax (717-425-5343) or postal mail:

Office of Open Records
333 Market Street, 16th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2234

More information may be obtained from the following link:

https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/Appeals/HowToFile.cfm

The Office of Open Records may be contacted by telephone at 717-346-9903, or by e-mail at OpenRecords@state.pa.us.

Additional Information & Records Request Form

https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/About.cfm