Open government is the governing doctrine which holds that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight. Mercer County fully supports transparency, public participation and collaborative improvements that promote efficiency and effectiveness in government. Through the enactment of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), citizens are now given greater access to all records at the state, county and local levels, and real-time data readily available to the public.

In addition, Mercer County readily provides immediate access to a variety of documents on this website. These documents include:

• Bid results and awarded contracts
• Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting agendas and minutes
• Budget and financial information
• Mercer County Improvement Authority Board agendas and minutes
• Mercer County Planning Board agendas and minutes
• Park Commission agendas and minutes
• Pay to Play ordinances
• Property records and election information as recorded by the County Clerk