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Kathy Jennings


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13-IB03 07/12/13 FOIA Opinion Letter to Mr. Andrew Staub re: FOIA Complaint Against City of Wilmington (Security Detail)

Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30th, 2013

The Complainant alleged the City of Wilmington (the “City”) violated the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) by redacting from certain documents the names of persons who applied for, or were assigned to, the Mayor’s security detail. Held: the privacy rights of the security detail members and applicants outweighed an interest the public may have in their identities.

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13-IB02 05/01/13 FOIA Opinion Letter to Mr. Daniel J. Kramer re: FOIA Complaint Against Sussex County Council

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

The Complainant alleged the Sussex County Council (the “Council”) violated the “open meetings” provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) by providing insufficient specificity in agenda items and by adding agenda items during its meetings. Held: if available, agendas must be posted with the meeting notice. If the agenda is amended or delayed, the public body must provide the reason for the delay.

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In Re: B.J. Alan Company, an Ohio corporation.

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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 […]

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Cesise and Desist Order – In Re: William Costigan

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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 […]

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13-IB01 03/26/13 FOIA Opinion Letter to Mr. Daniel J. Kramer re: FOIA Complaint Against Woodbridge School Board

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

The Complainant alleged the Board of Education for the Woodbridge School District 9the “Board”) violated the “open meetings” provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). Held: the Board’s agenda was insufficient to alert the public that it would accept the resignation of the existing superintendent and hire a replacement superintendent. It therefore violated the “open meetings” requirements of FOIA.

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12-IIB13 12/21/12 FOIA Opinion Letter to Ms. Margaret McKay re: FOIA Complaint Against Capital School District Board

Date Posted: Friday, December 21st, 2012

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE Attorney General Opinion No. 12-IIB13 December 21, 2012 VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL Ms. Margaret McKay League of Women Voters of Delaware 2400 W. 17th Street Clash Wing, Room 1, Lower Level Wilmington, DE  19806 lwvde@voicenet.com Re:  FOIA Complaint Against Capital School District Board Dear […]

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Deputy Attorney General

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

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 […]

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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

        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 […]

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12-IIB12: RE: FOIA Opinion Letter to Ms. Margaret McKay re: FOIA Complaint Against Capital School District Board

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE Attorney General Opinion No. 12-IIB12 November 21, 2012 VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL Ms. Margaret McKay League of Women Voters of Delaware 2400 W. 17th Street Clash Wing, Room 1, Lower Level Wilmington, DE  19806 lwvde@voicenet.com Re: FOIA Complaint Against Capital School District Board Dear Ms. […]

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Casual/Seasonal JOB OPENING

Date Posted: Monday, November 19th, 2012

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 […]

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