To provide assistance to citizens seeking timely access to the meetings and information to which they are entitled.

To stimulate civic renewal and trust in government.

To answer questions of public officials, citizens, lawyers and journalists on access issues.

To recognize exemplary practices by teachers, schools, civic groups, public officials, lawyers and journalists that promote openness and confidence in government.

To disseminate information and provide education on access issues by publishing a newsletter, maintaining a Web site, working with schools and conducting forums and workshops.

At least 20 states have organizations similar to ALACOG. Here are some of that are members of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, with headquarters in Dallas.

¥ California First Amendment Coalition

¥ Connecticut Foundation for Open Government

¥ Florida First Amendment Foundation

¥ Georgia First Amendment Foundation

¥ Iowa Freedom of Information Council

¥ Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government

¥ Missouri Freedom of Information Center

¥ New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

¥ Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas

¥ Virginia Open Government Foundation

¥ Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

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