Documents Related to Patrick Conley's Reappointment as State Historian Laureate

Philip Eil filed this request with the Secretary of State of Rhode Island.
Submitted Oct. 30, 2020
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From: Philip Eil

Subject: Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act Request: Documents Related to Patrick Conley's Reappointment as State Historian Laureate

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any documents relating to the recent reappointment of Patrick Conley as Rhode Island Historian Laureate, including -- but not limited to -- correspondence between Conley and the Secretary of State's office about his reappointment, notes or documentation of Conley's February 2020 meeting with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (as reported by Ian Donnis in June 2020: https://thepublicsradio.org/episode/tgif-ian-donnis-politics-media-roundup-for-june-19-2020), and formal documentation of Conley's reappointment.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Philip Eil

From: Secretary of State

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]: RE: Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act Request: Documents Related to Patrick Conley's Reappointment as State Historian Laureate

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Good Morning Mr. Eil -

Thank you for contacting the Rhode Island Department of State Office of Public Information.

Your request has been received. Per the guidelines of the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act, our office will respond on or before the allotted ten (10) business days, November 17, 2020.

Stacy

[signatureSeal]Stacy DiCola
Associate Director of Public Information
RI Department of State | Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea
Email: sdicola@sos.ri.gov<mailto:sdicola@sos.ri.gov> | Website: www.sos.ri.gov<http://www.sos.ri.gov/> | Twitter: @RISecState<https://twitter.com/RISecState>
State House, Room 38 | 82 Smith Street, Providence RI 02904 | 401-222-3983 (o) | 401-330-3187 (d)

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Our Mission: The Rhode Island Department of State engages and empowers all Rhode Islanders by making government more accessible and transparent, encouraging civic pride, enhancing commerce and ensuring that elections are fair, fast and accurate.

From: Secretary of State

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL]: Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act Request: Documents Related to Patrick Conley's Reappointment as State Historian Laureate

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Mr. Eil -

Please find our response to your Access to Public Records Request attached to this email.

Stacy

[signatureSeal]Stacy DiCola
Associate Director of Public Information
RI Department of State | Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea
Email: sdicola@sos.ri.gov<mailto:sdicola@sos.ri.gov> | Website: www.sos.ri.gov<http://www.sos.ri.gov/> | Twitter: @RISecState<https://twitter.com/RISecState>
State House, Room 38 | 82 Smith Street, Providence RI 02904 | 401-222-3983 (o) | 401-330-3187 (d)

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Operations Alert
The Department of State remains open for business during this heightened time of concern for COVID-19 (Coronavirus); however, the Department is taking precautions to ensure the safety of our employees and customers. Therefore, with the closure of the State House, the Public Information Office is closed to the public for walk-in services and in-person training until further notice. Public Information staff are available by phone to provide general assistance and assistance with Open government and lobbying applications Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (401) 222-3983 or via email at publicinfo@sos.ri.gov<mailto:publicinfo@sos.ri.gov>.

Our Mission: The Rhode Island Department of State engages and empowers all Rhode Islanders by making government more accessible and transparent, encouraging civic pride, enhancing commerce and ensuring that elections are fair, fast and accurate.

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