Public Records
Right To Know
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law provides public access to government records.
Overview
Right-to-Know Requests
Mercersburg Borough is committed to transparency and public access to records in accordance with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Requests should be submitted with enough detail to identify the records being requested.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides statewide information, forms, guidance, and appeal resources for Right-to-Know requests.
Visit the PA Office of Open Records →How To Request Records
Request Process
Review Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Information
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides statewide guidance, forms, and information about the Right-to-Know Law.
Visit the PA Office of Open Records →Complete a Right-to-Know Request
Use the Borough request form or the standard statewide request form and describe the records you are seeking as specifically as possible. Right-to-Know requests should ask for records, not general questions.
Download Borough RTKL Request Form →Submit the Request to Mercersburg Borough
Submit the completed request to the Borough office or designated open records contact. Keep a copy of your request for your records.
Receive a Borough Response
The Borough will review the request and respond in accordance with the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.
Appeals and Additional Guidance
If a request is denied, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records provides information about the appeal process and related guidance.
Learn About Appeals →Records
Commonly Requested Records
Examples of commonly requested public records may include the items below. Some records may already be available online, while others may require a formal Right-to-Know request.