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Records and Transparency Statement

Guidance for handling civic records, accountability context, and transparency obligations when ForoCivic is used by municipalities.

Current contract-set version

Focus

Public records and transparency

Defines records-handling expectations for municipal deployments.

Audience

Municipal administrators and legal teams

Used during policy review, launch preparation, and records planning.

Official document

DOCX source

Download the full statement for formal review.

Download the complete statement: Records and Transparency Statement (DOCX)

Why this statement exists

ForoCivic is used in environments where public input, moderation actions, and policy communication may become part of an official civic record.

This statement helps municipalities define records expectations before launch and maintain accountable public-process documentation.

It is intended to be reviewed alongside each municipality's own legal obligations and retention policies.

Operational use

Municipal operators should use this statement during implementation planning and governance setup.

The statement supports clear boundaries around transparency, retention, and export workflows.

For full legal language, use the downloadable source document.