Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher
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Page 2 HSPA calendar Now July 20 July 27 July 27 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 11-12 Dec. 1 Media $ales Basics advertising training available FREE in 2012 for HSPA members HSPA board meeting, Indianapolis Better Newspaper Contest deadline HSPA Foundation board meeting and Pulliam Intern Luncheon, Indianapolis Circulation Conference, Indianapolis INAEA/HSPA Foundation Advertising Conference, Indianapolis Marriott North HSPA & HSPA Foundation Joint Board Retreat, Hotel Nashville Newsroom Seminar & Better Newspaper Contest Awards Luncheon, Indianapolis Marriott North Thursday, June 21, 2012 Changes in access laws add welcome provisions Civil fine measure supports openness J cials who deliberately violate the Open Door Law or Access to Public Records Act starting July 1. The new remedy for viola- udges will have the authority to levy a civil fine against public offi- tions is the most significant change to the state's public access laws approved by the state legislature this year. "I don't expect to see a been addressed by the state's public access counselor. If PAC Joe Hoage rules against a mayor, for example, the mayor has the opportuni- ty to correct the error so that there is no deliberate viola- tion of the law. If the public official is rely- HSPA Board of Directors HSPA Officers Vice President: Robyn McCloskey, Pharos-Tribune (Logansport), Kokomo Tribune President: Greg Morris, IBJ Corp. Treasurer: Tina West, The Courier-Times (New Castle) HSPA Board Members Secretary: Jon O'Bannon, The Corydon Democrat Dailies Tim Timmons, The Paper of Montgomery County (Crawfordsville), The Times (Noblesville) Bill Masterson Jr., The Times of Northwest Indiana (Munster) Randall Shields, Daily Reporter (Greenfield) Kim Wilson, South Bend Tribune Nondailies Kathy Tretter, Dubois-Spencer County Publishing Co. Inc. Shannon Williams, Indianapolis Recorder John Haley, Pulaski County Journal (Winamac) Don Hurd, Benton Review (Fowler) HSPA Foundation Board of Directors HSPA Foundation Officers President: Henry Bird, The Herald Bulletin (Anderson) Vice President: John Rumbach, The Herald (Jasper) Secretary: Pat Lanman, Vevay Newspapers Inc. Treasurer: Jeff Rogers, Home News Enterprises HSPA Foundation Board of Directors Barbara King, North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun Mayer Maloney, Hoosier Times Inc. Jack Pate, Evansville Courier & Press Neal Ronquist, Paxton Media Group Linda Chandler, Ripley Publishing Nancy Grossman, Leader Publishing Curt Jacobs, The Madison Courier Gary Suisman, Journal and Courier (Lafayette) lot of fines issued, but it's significant that the General Assembly has sent the mes- sage that compliance with public access laws is impor- tant," said Steve Key, execu- tive director and general counsel for the Hoosier State Press Association. "If public officials want to ignore the law now, they will face per- sonal consequences." A judge can fine a public ing on the opinion of legal counsel or the state attorney general, a judge could not find a deliberate violation, even if those opinions were incorrect. If a counter clerk was ordered by a supervisor to illegally deny a records request, the clerk would not be subject to a fine for follow- ing that order. There is one exception to a reasonable time after the request is received" by the public agency. If the question in a lawsuit is whether a public agency properly blacked out certain information on a document, a judge will now inspect an unredacted copy of the docu- ment to determine whether the agency action was prop- er. The legislature added two subject areas that can be kept confidential at the discretion of a public agency: • Personal information official up to $100 for the first offense and up to $500 for a repeat offender if a public access case is filed. The fine will be paid by the offender, not by the pub- lic agency, unless the judge decided to fine the agency rather than an individual. Key said a government offi- fine eligibility: work prod- uct of the legislature. The Legislative Services Agency, legislators and legislators' partisan staffs cannot be fined if the subject of a complaint concerns their work product. The civil fines remedy was part of H.E.A. 1003, authored by Rep. Suzanne Crouch, R-Evansville. The language originally was cial would have to make an effort to become eligible for a fine because the legislature installed several safeguards to protect individuals who accidentally violate either of the access laws. Before a judge could consid- er a fine, the issue must have filed as H.B. 1093, authored by Rep. Kevin Mahan, R-Hartford City; and S.B. 92, authored by Sen. Beverly Gard, R-Greenfield. When those bills died, of law enforcement officers, judges or their families if the requester is a criminal offender. • Identifying information of individuals younger than 18 who are participating in state university programs. The Open Door Law was amended to allow governing bodies of state agencies to adopt a policy that would let members participate via long distance if certain criteria are met. the concept was added to Crouch's bill during the con- ference committee segment of the legislative session. Other changes to the Access to Public Records Act include language that specifically says citizens should receive records requested "within allows local government units to approve a policy of giving email notice of meet- ing to citizens who request it or posting such notices on the government unit's web- site. The legislature also now notice was less than what HSPA had hoped to accom- plish, Key said. "It will be interesting to see This option for citizen if any governing body volun- tarily chooses to send email notification to interested citi- zens," he said. Retiree worked in paper's printing department He was retired from James Lee Rankin, 74, of Crawfordsville died Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Franciscan- St. Elizabeth Hospital of Crawfordsville. He was born April 4, 1938, to Ben and Stella Myrtle (Thompson) Rankin. HSPA staff Steve Key, executive director and general counsel skey@hspa.com • (317) 624-4427 Karen T. Braeckel, HSPA Foundation director kbraeckel@hspa.com • (317) 624-4426 Pamela Lego, MAP advertising director plego@hspa.com • (812) 350-7711 Milissa Tuley, communications specialist mtuley@hspa.com • (317) 624-4430 yyeadon@hspa.com • (317) 624-4433 Yvonne Yeadon, office manager Shawn Goldsby, advertising coordinator sgoldsby@hspa.com • (317) 803-4772 Employees sought Digital/print advertising sales representative – Wanted for family- owned weekly print and online news- paper. Candidate must be highly motivated and creative with experi- ence in sales and the ability to quick- ly develop and execute projects. A graphic art degree or equivalent experience necessary. Send resume with cover letter and salary require- ments to Parke County Sentinel, P.O. Box 187 – Box K, Rockville, IN, 47872. (1) 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, (317) 803-4772. ISSN 0019-6711 USPS 058-730. The Indiana Publisher is published bi-weekly by Hoosier State Press Association, 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, (317) 803-4772, Fax (317) 624-4428. Website: www.hspa.com Periodicals-class postage paid at Indianapolis, Ind., and at additional mailing office. Postmaster: Send address changes to Subscriptions $25 per year. Ad rates furnished upon request. Editor – The Republic, in Columbus, Ind., is looking for an editor to direct our news operations. We are look- ing for a positive role model who leads by example. The Republic has a long tradition of creating award- winning content and for creating a welcoming environment for talented journalists. While we understand and embrace the importance of being a truly diverse media company, we recognize that our future lies in deliv- ering quality content to our audience in print. The ideal candidate will place emphasis on quality design, excel- lent story telling and our role as the watch-dog for our community. Qualified candidates must possess the printing department of The Journal Review (Crawfordsville). He was educated in Crawfordsville Schools and was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 6. He is survived by daugh- Member notices a four-year college degree and a minimum of four years newsroom management experience. Candidates should email resume and cover letter to Jennifer Manning at jmanning@ homenewsenterprises.com. EOE. (1) Reporter – The Michigan City News- Dispatch is seeking a full-time, entry- level reporter. Will consider recent college grads. College degree in journalism or related field required, some experience preferred. Must be comfortable using a camera and working in a fast-paced environment. Send resume, three references and at least three writing samples to Michigan City News-Dispatch, Attention Managing Editor Julie McClure, 121 W. Michigan Blvd., Michigan City, IN 46360 or jmcclure@thenewsdispatch.com. (1) Reporter/photographer/designer – The Herald Journal, a 4,000-cir- culation, six-day newspaper in Monticello, Ind., is seeking a full- time, general assignment reporter/ photographer with solid InDesign skills. The ideal candidate will have 5-plus years of experience at a daily newspaper and possess the drive to develop sources, strictly follow AP style and work well with local police, fire and government officials. Salary is commensurate with experience. Apply to editor Gwen Rodenberger at grodenberger@thehj.com. (1) Reporter/photographer – The Times (Noblesville), a five-day daily, has an opening for a reporter/ photographer. We're looking for someone who likes the fast pace of a small, hometown newspaper. Our emphasis is all local. Email writing and photo clips, a resume and cover letter to jobs@thetimes24-7.com. (2) Circulation manager – The Courier-Times (New Castle) is seek- ing a circulation manager. Ideal can- didate will have successful growth experience with a daily newspaper. Responsibilities include growing cir- culation for the print and electronic products; computer input; budget- ing; coordinating events; developing ongoing promotional sales ideas; and supervising staff. Schedule var- ies. Send resume to Tina West, The Courier-Times, 201 S. 14th St., New Castle, IN 47362 or twest@ thecouriertimes.com. (2) Send member notices to mtuley@ hspa.com. Postings will be listed as space permits in print and in full at www.hspa.com. ters, Jamie (Scott) Winters of Danville, Ill., and Jolinda (Don) True of Berea, Ky.; son, Jeff (Josie) Rankin of Perrysville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his par- ents and a brother, Don Rankin.