Making a Request
Please follow the instructions below for making a records request. The agency’s Records Access Officer (RAO) has up to ten (10) business days to provide a response to each request, and must only provide records that are in existence.

Under the updated MA Public Records Law, RAOs are required to provide public records in an electronic format, unless the record is not available electronically, or the requester does not have the ability to receive or access electronic formats.

Record requests can be made verbally (in-person), or in writing via email (preferred) or mail to the RAO. There is no specific format required; however, written requests should include a description of the document(s) being requested and the requestor’s contact information. Click here to view a sample request letter.

Examples of Public Records
OCPC is committed to providing the public with access to public information. The following are examples of the public records held and maintained by OCPC:

• Minutes from meetings
• Budget and financial information
• Annual reports
• Bylaws and work plans
• Presentations and project reports
• Procurement/contract documents.

Much of this information resides on this website, and can be found by utilizing the search bar feature above.

Information About the Public Records Law
For more information about the Public Records Law, please see the Secretary of State’s publication, A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law. To read the law in full, please see G. L. c. 4, § 7(26), G. L. c. 66, and 950 C.M.R. § 32.00.