CountyRighttoknowPolicy

Summary

The County of Adams adopts policies and procedures to conform to the requirements of the new Open Records Law, which mandates a presumption of disclosure and shifts the burden of denial to the government. The ordinance establishes procedures for responding to open records requests, including the designation of an Open Records Office and the processing of requests. The ordinance also addresses the redaction of information, duplication of public records, and the appeal process for denied requests.

Details

Subject

Right-to-Know Law

Summary

The County of Adams adopts policies and procedures to conform to the requirements of the new Open Records Law, which mandates a presumption of disclosure and shifts the burden of denial to the government. The ordinance establishes procedures for responding to open records requests, including the designation of an Open Records Office and the processing of requests. The ordinance also addresses the redaction of information, duplication of public records, and the appeal process for denied requests.

Action Type

new

Adoption Date

2008-12-24

Enacting Body

Adams County Board of Commissioners

Effective Date

2009-01-01