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Chief Clerk

Appointed by the Board of Commissioners, the Chief Clerk manages county business and Open Record Requests subject to the Right to Know Policy.

The office of the Chief Clerk is also responsible for keeping records of all administrative offices, filing papers and proceedings and attesting to all documents authorized by the Commissioners. Moreover, the Chief Clerk has the general power to administer oaths/affirmations for the Commissioners.

The Chief Clerk is also responsible for overseeing the Commissioners accounts and coordinates meetings involving the Board of Commissioners.

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Right to know forms can be submitted via email directly from the form using Adobe Reader ( website ). To mail your completed right to know form, please address to:

Cynthia Griffin, Chief Clerk
95 W Beau Street
Suite 605
Washington, PA 15301

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95 W Beau St, Washington, PA 15301 | 724-228-6700
General Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm, M-F (some departments may vary -- call before visiting)