Indiana Coalition for Open Government Launches New Web Site
Kyle Niederpruem, former SPJ president and FOI Committee chair, provided this news from Indiana:
ICOG
Launches New Web Site
The Indiana Coalition for Open
Government has spent several months rethinking its Web site—look, feel and
function. Here are some of the new features that might be helpful to you and
your colleagues.
We’ve added:
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An automatic records request
generator (Indiana specific). Online links are provided to read up on the laws
governing public records and public meetings (while you’re filling out the
form).
-- Check out “The Lawyer
Link.” This is a new feature for members just joining ICOG. You can contact a
lawyer with courtroom experience on access issues and get tailored advice on
your situation. After a review of law firms in Indiana, ICOG accepted the pro
bono services of Kurt Webber for this e-mail service.
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Easier payment online. Now, we offer
several levels of membership—from individuals to organizations. Each has its own
level of benefits so check out the option that suits you best. Plus, you can use
a credit card on our secure site with PayPal to make a quick
payment.
-- Search the archives.
This new feature allows you to search by subject (check out legislative
summaries from the past several years). The easy directory list should help you
find what you’re looking for and was a top feature requested by
members
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A monthly opinion poll. We know it’s
not scientific, but we feel it’s still worth asking our visitors what they think
about current trend issues in Indiana and elsewhere. Weigh in and be counted.
It’s open to everyone and poll results are summarized for each
question.
-- Subscribe to the
monthly ICOG newsletter. You can also subscribe and receive FREE newsletters.
You don’t have to be a member to sign up for this service. Get the most current
updates on access news.
All in all, it’s been a big, big
project. We hope you find the site useful and share it with staff and other
media groups.
Thanks for all your support in 2006
on access issues. Please keep in touch.
Kyle Elyse
Niederpruem
On behalf of the Indiana Coalition
for Open Government board