17-IB64 12/22/2017 re: Exclusions ofLocal Operating Expenditures under 14 Del. C. §§ 408 & 509
Department of Justice received a request from the Delaware Department of Education for an opinion regarding the application of the formula contained in Title 14, Sections 408(d) and 509(e) of the Delaware Code to “match tax” expenditures that are funded by taxes levied by local school boards under authority granted by 14 Del. C. § 1902(b).
Read More17-IB38 08/11/2017 FOIA Opinion Letter to Councilman Samuel L. Guy re: FOIA Complaint Concerning the City of Wilmington City Council
Petitioner alleged that Wilmington City Council (the “Council”) violated FOIA by failing to publish an agenda for its April 6, 2017 meeting at least seven days in advance. Petitioner further alleged that the agenda was improperly amended. The Council’s practice was to once annually publish notice of hearing dates and thereafter post meeting agendas when they were finalized.
Decided: This Office determined that the Council violated the open meeting requirements when it failed to post a final agenda until the day before the council meeting, and recommended the City change its practice and to publish an agenda at least 7 days before meetings.
In Re: B.J. Alan Company, an Ohio corporation.
STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION In Re: B.J. Alan Company, an Ohio corporation. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT This Cease and Desist Agreement Order Pursuant to an Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and among the Director of the Division of Consumer Protection of the Department of […]
Read MoreCesise and Desist Order – In Re: William Costigan
STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION In Re: William Costigan CEASE AND DESIST ORDER PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT This Cease and Desist Agreement Order Pursuant to an Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and among the Director of the Division of Consumer Protection of the Department of Justice (“the Director”) and […]
Read MoreDeputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorneys General positions become available on a regular basis in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties. Members of the Delaware Bar who are interested in public service are encouraged to submit their resumes for consideration as vacancies occur. For additional information and to submit a resume, please contact: The Delaware Department of Justice Human […]
Read MoreADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I
Opening Date: November 27, 2012 Closing Date: November 30, 2012 ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I, (Pay Grade 7) Criminal Division, Superior Court Unit, (Felony Trial) Kent County Job Responsibilities and Duties: This Administrative Specialist provides secretarial support to Deputy Attorneys General in the Criminal Division, Superior Court Unit in the Kent County office. The incumbent organizes […]
Read MoreCasual/Seasonal JOB OPENING
Opening Date: November 19, 2012 Closing Date: November 28, 2012 This is a Casual/Seasonal position (maximum of 37.5 hours work per week) without healthcare benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a 12 month assignment. While reappointment for an additional 12 months may be a possibility, neither the existence of the position […]
Read MoreBiden’s Office to Host Housing Workshops with Mortgage Lenders November 14 and 15
Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that several of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders will participate in workshops his office is organizing next week to help Delawareans at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. Scheduled for November 14 in Georgetown and Milford and November 15 in New Castle, the workshops are offered […]
Read MoreSuperior Court Sides With Attorney General’s Office In Freedom of Information Suit
Dover – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that a Superior Court judge has granted his office’s demands that the Camden-Wyoming Sewer and Water Authority release records under the state’s Freedom of Information Act. The ruling, from Judge Robert Young, compels the authority to turn over its employee salary, overtime and benefits information. Judge Young […]
Read MoreREMINDER: Biden Announces Community Shredding Events This Spring
Members of the Media – Reminder: The Attorney General’s free consumer shredding events continue this Saturday in Dover and end Saturday, June 23 in Wilmington. See original announcement below. _____________________________________________________________________ Media Release March 22, 2012 Biden Announces Community Shredding Events This Spring Free community service offered to help consumers safety destroy sensitive documents, avoid identity […]
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