The document provides an overview of the Kentucky Open Records Act and how citizens can use it to access public records from state and local government agencies. It defines what constitutes a public agency and public records. It outlines citizens' rights to inspect records, request copies, and appeal denials. It also lists some exemptions and suggests online sources for publicly available records. The overall purpose is to educate citizens on how to "hold the powerful accountable" through oversight of government records.
The document summarizes the Public Information Act in Texas, which gives citizens the right to access government records. It outlines both citizens' rights to request and obtain public information, as well as governmental bodies' responsibilities to provide public information in a prompt and accessible manner. Exceptions allow some information to be withheld, but governmental bodies must seek an Attorney General ruling for such exceptions. It provides details on how to submit open records requests to obtain public information.
The document provides an overview of the planning appeals process in Wales. It explains that applicants can appeal a planning decision if an application is refused, approved with conditions, not decided in time, or if further information was requested for an outline application. Appeals must generally be made within 6 months and be based on valid planning grounds. Appeals are handled by the Planning Inspectorate Wales and can be decided through a written process, public hearing, or public inquiry depending on complexity. The inspector makes the final decision to approve or dismiss the appeal, except for major projects which may be decided by the Welsh government. Appeals can only be challenged through judicial review.
У звіті узагальнено інформацію про розбудову ВАКС, а також подано конкретні висновки і рекомендації, спрямовані на покращення інституційної та організаційної розбудови ВАКС. Видання здійснено за підтримки Антикорупційної ініціативи ЄС в Україні.
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17 USC § 107 Limitations on Exclusive Rights – FAIR USE
This document is provided to EDUCATE and INFORM the Public/International Communities of the LAWFUL Options available to VICTIMS of War Crimes, Apartheid, Genocide, etc. by their Government Officials that have created a DESPOTISM Empire and MONOPOLIZED "ALL" Branches of Government and have REPEATEDLY "FAILED TO ACT" on Civil/Criminal Violations REPORTED to Government/Law Enforcement Agencies...
The document provides an overview of the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). It discusses that the MPIA provides broad public access to records held by government bodies, with specific required and permissible denials to protect privacy. It outlines the scope of the MPIA, rules for requests and responses, fees, and judicial review process for challenging denials of access. The MPIA aims to function as both an open records and privacy law for Maryland state and local governments.
In this presentation, tax attorney Mike DeBlis will teach you how the government gathers information, from summonses to subpoenas to search warrants and sting operations.
The monthly information bulletin of the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) is dedicated to the analysis of state reforms,
in particular in the areas of parliamentarianism and elections, constitutional and judicial reforms, civil service, anticorruption,
etc.
“The involved parties seeking to prove that their claims are grounded and lawful bears the burden of presenting evidence before the Court” summarizes not only the general principle, but also the core of the burden of proof. Only in few cases does the court verify and collect evidence. Essentially, the burden of proof in an intellectual property infringement litigation rests on the rights holder/plaintiff.
The document summarizes the Public Information Act in Texas, which gives citizens the right to access government records. It outlines both citizens' rights to request and obtain public information, as well as governmental bodies' responsibilities to provide public information in a prompt and accessible manner. Exceptions allow some information to be withheld, but governmental bodies must seek an Attorney General ruling for such exceptions. It provides details on how to submit open records requests to obtain public information.
The document provides an overview of the planning appeals process in Wales. It explains that applicants can appeal a planning decision if an application is refused, approved with conditions, not decided in time, or if further information was requested for an outline application. Appeals must generally be made within 6 months and be based on valid planning grounds. Appeals are handled by the Planning Inspectorate Wales and can be decided through a written process, public hearing, or public inquiry depending on complexity. The inspector makes the final decision to approve or dismiss the appeal, except for major projects which may be decided by the Welsh government. Appeals can only be challenged through judicial review.
У звіті узагальнено інформацію про розбудову ВАКС, а також подано конкретні висновки і рекомендації, спрямовані на покращення інституційної та організаційної розбудови ВАКС. Видання здійснено за підтримки Антикорупційної ініціативи ЄС в Україні.
030905 ICC Policy Issues Before The Office Of The Prosecutor [For FAILURE TO ...VogelDenise
17 USC § 107 Limitations on Exclusive Rights – FAIR USE
This document is provided to EDUCATE and INFORM the Public/International Communities of the LAWFUL Options available to VICTIMS of War Crimes, Apartheid, Genocide, etc. by their Government Officials that have created a DESPOTISM Empire and MONOPOLIZED "ALL" Branches of Government and have REPEATEDLY "FAILED TO ACT" on Civil/Criminal Violations REPORTED to Government/Law Enforcement Agencies...
The document provides an overview of the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). It discusses that the MPIA provides broad public access to records held by government bodies, with specific required and permissible denials to protect privacy. It outlines the scope of the MPIA, rules for requests and responses, fees, and judicial review process for challenging denials of access. The MPIA aims to function as both an open records and privacy law for Maryland state and local governments.
In this presentation, tax attorney Mike DeBlis will teach you how the government gathers information, from summonses to subpoenas to search warrants and sting operations.
The monthly information bulletin of the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) is dedicated to the analysis of state reforms,
in particular in the areas of parliamentarianism and elections, constitutional and judicial reforms, civil service, anticorruption,
etc.
“The involved parties seeking to prove that their claims are grounded and lawful bears the burden of presenting evidence before the Court” summarizes not only the general principle, but also the core of the burden of proof. Only in few cases does the court verify and collect evidence. Essentially, the burden of proof in an intellectual property infringement litigation rests on the rights holder/plaintiff.
Certificate of Relief from DisabilitiesTodd Spodek
This document provides instructions and an application for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Certificate of Good Conduct from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The application requires information about an applicant's convictions, residence history, employment, references, and authorization to release background information. It explains eligibility criteria for each certificate and the application process, which involves an investigation of submitted information and supporting documents by a parole officer.
This document provides information about property tax remedies available to taxpayers in Texas who disagree with the appraised value of their property as determined by the appraisal district. It summarizes the steps a taxpayer can take to protest their property's appraised value, including filing a Notice of Protest with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) by the deadline. The document also provides guidance on informally resolving concerns with the appraisal district, preparing for the protest hearing before the ARB, what can be protested, and procedures followed by the ARB.
The document outlines the obligations of Public Information Officers (PIOs) and Assistant Public Information Officers (APIOs) under the Right to Information Act 2005 in India. It states that every public authority must designate PIOs and APIOs within 100 days of the act's enactment. PIOs are responsible for accepting information requests, providing assistance to applicants, transferring requests if necessary, and disposing of requests within 30 days. They may reject requests if the information falls under an exemption but must give reasons for rejection and details of the appeal process. PIOs can be penalized for improperly denying requests or providing wrong information.
This document provides an overview of strategies for accessing open records and conducting research in Colorado. It discusses goals such as understanding job descriptions and vulnerabilities. It outlines statutory guidelines like the Colorado Open Records Act and how to submit records requests. Challenges that may arise are addressed, such as denial reasons and costs. Research tools are listed, including the Colorado Press Association guide on open meetings law. Methods for observing processes and policies are described.
The petitioner union filed a writ petition seeking directions to the Inspector of Factories to take action against a factory for removing the optional lock system from its computerized attendance system. The factory had implemented the system in 2003 with permission. The court dismissed the petition. It noted that the union had previously agreed to the computerized attendance system. Under the Information Technology Act and factory rules, electronic records and exemption from certain rules are allowed. The workers could complain about any violations. [/SUMMARY]
Duites and Responsibilities of Public Information Officer under the Right To ...ParthSagdeo2
Salient features of the RTI act and PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting information under the Act. Any officer, whose assistance has been sought by the PIO for the proper discharge of his or her duties, shall render all assistance and for contraventions of the provisions of this Act, such other officer shall be treated as a PIO.
Agency discretion refers to the power of administrative agencies to make choices among different policy options when applying laws to individual cases. Some level of discretion is necessary because laws may not address every situation. Safeguards against abuse of discretion include constitutional protections, statutes that define an agency's mission, and political and judicial oversight. Courts generally uphold an agency's discretion but will intervene if the agency's actions are deemed arbitrary, capricious or an abuse of power based on the circumstances of the case.
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The document is a letter from an attorney representing the Claiborne County School District in Mississippi. It acknowledges a request for public records from Ms. Newsome and provides information on state laws governing public records access as well as the district's policy. It notes fees may be charged for searching for and copying records. If the specific documents are not identified, the district will search and charge an hourly fee with a $30 minimum deposit required. The attorney requests Ms. Newsome specify the documents sought and states the district will provide the cost to proceed.
Common Oil and Gas Title Issues and How to Address ThemLisa McManus
This document discusses common oil and gas title issues and how to address them. It covers issues like landowners not owning the underlying oil and gas rights, missing fractional owners, and severance of oil and gas estates. It provides details on types of title issues like exceptions and reservations. It also discusses options for addressing title failures like proportionate reduction clauses, viability of quiet title actions, and requirements for adverse possession, abandonment, and ouster claims. The document outlines proper due diligence for notice by publication and challenges to improperly entered default judgments through petitions to strike, open, or vacate.
This document provides information about expungement in Pennsylvania, including what expungement is, eligibility requirements, and how to file for expungement. Expungement is a legal process that removes some criminal offenses from a criminal record so they do not appear on background checks, while still being available to courts and law enforcement. There are various circumstances where expungement is available, including successful completion of an ARD program, summary offenses, court cases, juvenile records, non-convictions, and charges dismissed under the Controlled Substance Act. The process involves obtaining records, filling out the proper forms, paying filing fees, and submitting paperwork to the prothonotary and district attorney's office in the county where the
FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) governs public access to New York State government records. It establishes a general right to access records held by government agencies, with specific exceptions. A request must be submitted in writing to the agency's records access officer. The agency then has 5 days to grant or deny the request and up to 20 days total to respond. Denials can be appealed first within the agency and then through an Article 78 civil proceeding. The Committee on Open Government oversees FOIL implementation.
This document provides information about informal inquiries and formal hearings for protesting property appraisals from the Williamson Central Appraisal District. It outlines the following key points:
1) Property owners can schedule an informal meeting with district staff to discuss concerns about their property value before filing a formal protest. This meeting may result in an adjusted value without needing a formal hearing.
2) If still in disagreement after the informal inquiry, an owner can file a protest to receive a formal hearing with the Appraisal Review Board. Protests must be filed by the deadline listed on the appraisal notice.
3) The Appraisal Review Board is an independent board that compares owner and district evidence to determine whether changes should be made to
Montgomery county Appeals process overview cutmytaxes
The document outlines the property tax appeals process in Texas, including the right to protest appraisals, notices of appraised value, filing protests, informal reviews with appraisers, formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), and further appeal options. Key points include:
1) Property owners can protest appraisals, taxable status, exemptions and more. Protests must be filed within 30 days of the notice of appraised value or by May 31st.
2) Informal reviews with appraisers can result in value changes or scheduling a formal ARB hearing.
3) The independent ARB hears protests and can change values if evidence outweighs the district's. F
Certificate of Relief from DisabilitiesTodd Spodek
This document provides instructions and an application for a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Certificate of Good Conduct from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The application requires information about an applicant's convictions, residence history, employment, references, and authorization to release background information. It explains eligibility criteria for each certificate and the application process, which involves an investigation of submitted information and supporting documents by a parole officer.
This document provides information about property tax remedies available to taxpayers in Texas who disagree with the appraised value of their property as determined by the appraisal district. It summarizes the steps a taxpayer can take to protest their property's appraised value, including filing a Notice of Protest with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) by the deadline. The document also provides guidance on informally resolving concerns with the appraisal district, preparing for the protest hearing before the ARB, what can be protested, and procedures followed by the ARB.
The document outlines the obligations of Public Information Officers (PIOs) and Assistant Public Information Officers (APIOs) under the Right to Information Act 2005 in India. It states that every public authority must designate PIOs and APIOs within 100 days of the act's enactment. PIOs are responsible for accepting information requests, providing assistance to applicants, transferring requests if necessary, and disposing of requests within 30 days. They may reject requests if the information falls under an exemption but must give reasons for rejection and details of the appeal process. PIOs can be penalized for improperly denying requests or providing wrong information.
This document provides an overview of strategies for accessing open records and conducting research in Colorado. It discusses goals such as understanding job descriptions and vulnerabilities. It outlines statutory guidelines like the Colorado Open Records Act and how to submit records requests. Challenges that may arise are addressed, such as denial reasons and costs. Research tools are listed, including the Colorado Press Association guide on open meetings law. Methods for observing processes and policies are described.
The petitioner union filed a writ petition seeking directions to the Inspector of Factories to take action against a factory for removing the optional lock system from its computerized attendance system. The factory had implemented the system in 2003 with permission. The court dismissed the petition. It noted that the union had previously agreed to the computerized attendance system. Under the Information Technology Act and factory rules, electronic records and exemption from certain rules are allowed. The workers could complain about any violations. [/SUMMARY]
Duites and Responsibilities of Public Information Officer under the Right To ...ParthSagdeo2
Salient features of the RTI act and PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting information under the Act. Any officer, whose assistance has been sought by the PIO for the proper discharge of his or her duties, shall render all assistance and for contraventions of the provisions of this Act, such other officer shall be treated as a PIO.
Agency discretion refers to the power of administrative agencies to make choices among different policy options when applying laws to individual cases. Some level of discretion is necessary because laws may not address every situation. Safeguards against abuse of discretion include constitutional protections, statutes that define an agency's mission, and political and judicial oversight. Courts generally uphold an agency's discretion but will intervene if the agency's actions are deemed arbitrary, capricious or an abuse of power based on the circumstances of the case.
081215 - LETTER FROM DORIAN E TURNER (Attorney For Claiborne County Public Sc...VogelDenise
The document is a letter from an attorney representing the Claiborne County School District in Mississippi. It acknowledges a request for public records from Ms. Newsome and provides information on state laws governing public records access as well as the district's policy. It notes fees may be charged for searching for and copying records. If the specific documents are not identified, the district will search and charge an hourly fee with a $30 minimum deposit required. The attorney requests Ms. Newsome specify the documents sought and states the district will provide the cost to proceed.
Common Oil and Gas Title Issues and How to Address ThemLisa McManus
This document discusses common oil and gas title issues and how to address them. It covers issues like landowners not owning the underlying oil and gas rights, missing fractional owners, and severance of oil and gas estates. It provides details on types of title issues like exceptions and reservations. It also discusses options for addressing title failures like proportionate reduction clauses, viability of quiet title actions, and requirements for adverse possession, abandonment, and ouster claims. The document outlines proper due diligence for notice by publication and challenges to improperly entered default judgments through petitions to strike, open, or vacate.
This document provides information about expungement in Pennsylvania, including what expungement is, eligibility requirements, and how to file for expungement. Expungement is a legal process that removes some criminal offenses from a criminal record so they do not appear on background checks, while still being available to courts and law enforcement. There are various circumstances where expungement is available, including successful completion of an ARD program, summary offenses, court cases, juvenile records, non-convictions, and charges dismissed under the Controlled Substance Act. The process involves obtaining records, filling out the proper forms, paying filing fees, and submitting paperwork to the prothonotary and district attorney's office in the county where the
FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) governs public access to New York State government records. It establishes a general right to access records held by government agencies, with specific exceptions. A request must be submitted in writing to the agency's records access officer. The agency then has 5 days to grant or deny the request and up to 20 days total to respond. Denials can be appealed first within the agency and then through an Article 78 civil proceeding. The Committee on Open Government oversees FOIL implementation.
This document provides information about informal inquiries and formal hearings for protesting property appraisals from the Williamson Central Appraisal District. It outlines the following key points:
1) Property owners can schedule an informal meeting with district staff to discuss concerns about their property value before filing a formal protest. This meeting may result in an adjusted value without needing a formal hearing.
2) If still in disagreement after the informal inquiry, an owner can file a protest to receive a formal hearing with the Appraisal Review Board. Protests must be filed by the deadline listed on the appraisal notice.
3) The Appraisal Review Board is an independent board that compares owner and district evidence to determine whether changes should be made to
Montgomery county Appeals process overview cutmytaxes
The document outlines the property tax appeals process in Texas, including the right to protest appraisals, notices of appraised value, filing protests, informal reviews with appraisers, formal hearings with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), and further appeal options. Key points include:
1) Property owners can protest appraisals, taxable status, exemptions and more. Protests must be filed within 30 days of the notice of appraised value or by May 31st.
2) Informal reviews with appraisers can result in value changes or scheduling a formal ARB hearing.
3) The independent ARB hears protests and can change values if evidence outweighs the district's. F
1) The document outlines the steps for conducting a departmental inquiry into employee misconduct, including examining complaints, preliminary investigation, drafting charge sheets, minor and major penalty proceedings, inquiry proceedings, and issuing final orders.
2) Key parts of the process include identifying the alleged misconduct, investigating the complaints, drafting specific charges, providing employees opportunities to respond to charges, conducting inquiries where employees deny charges, and imposing penalties or exoneration based on evidence.
3) Consultation with oversight agencies like the Central Vigilance Commission and Union Public Service Commission is also required at various stages of the process.
This document discusses the powers and functions of administrative agencies in the Philippines, including fact-finding, investigative, licensing, and rate-fixing powers. It also covers judicial review of administrative decisions. The key points are: 1) Administrative agencies have powers to ascertain facts, investigate matters, issue licenses, and fix rates; 2) Their findings of fact are generally given great deference; 3) Judicial review is allowed for questions of law, grave abuse of discretion, and constitutional issues; and 4) The doctrines of primary jurisdiction and exhaustion of administrative remedies guide when courts can intervene in administrative matters.
This document provides guidance on conducting a departmental inquiry within an organization. It outlines the key steps which include:
1) Examining any complaints against an employee from various sources and identifying alleged misconduct.
2) Conducting a preliminary investigation into the complaints which may involve an internal investigation or referring the matter to an outside agency.
3) Drafting formal charges against the employee and issuing a charge sheet if misconduct is identified. This can begin either minor or major penalty proceedings.
4) Holding an inquiry where the employee can defend themselves, witnesses are called, and evidence is considered before the disciplinary authority makes a final ruling.
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How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
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Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Be a watchdog
1. Be A Watchdog
How to use the Kentucky Open
Records Act to hold the powerful
accountable
2. What is a public agency?
• State and local government
officers, departments and legislative bodies;
• County and city governing bodies, school
district boards, special district boards and
municipal corporations;
• State or local government agencies created by
statute or other legislative acts;
3. What is a public agency?
• Bodies that receive at least 25% of their funds
from state or local authority (excluding funds
from a state or local contract that is competitively
bid);
• An entity where the majority of its governing
body is appointed by a public agency;
• Boards, commissions, committees, etc., that are
established, created and controlled by public
agencies;
• Interagency bodies of two or more public
agencies.
4. What is a public record?
• All
books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tape
s, discs, diskettes, recordings, software, or
other documentation regardless of physical
form or characteristics, which are
prepared, owned, used, in the possession of
or retained by a public agency.
• This includes emails, databases and other
records electronically generated or stored.
5. You have the upper hand!
• The General Assembly finds and declares that
the basic policy of KRS 61.870 to 61.884 is that
free and open examination of public records
is in the public interest and the exceptions
provided for by KRS 61.878 or otherwise
provided by law shall be strictly construed,
even though such examination may cause
inconvenience or embarrassment to public
officials or others.
6. Your right to inspect
• All public records shall be open for inspection
by any person, except as otherwise provided
by KRS 61.870 to 61.884, and suitable facilities
shall be made available by each public agency
for the exercise of this right.
• You must be permitted to conduct onsite
inspection of the records during the agency’s
regular office hours, and the agency cannot
restrict your hours of access.
7. What do you have to do?
• The official custodian may require written
application, signed by the applicant and with
his name printed legibly on the
application, describing the records to be
inspected. The application shall be hand
delivered, mailed, or sent via facsimile to the
public agency.
• This law was written before email. Not all
agencies accept emailed requests.
8. Can I take notes?
• Upon inspection, the applicant shall have the
right to make abstracts of the public records
and memoranda thereof, and to obtain copies
of all public records not exempted by the
terms of KRS 61.878. When copies are
requested, the custodian may require a
written request and advance payment of the
prescribed fee, including postage where
appropriate.
9. Can I get records in the mail?
• The public agency shall mail copies of the public
records to a person whose residence or principal
place of business is outside the county in which
the public records are located after he precisely
describes the public records which are readily
available within the public agency. If the person
requesting the public records requests that
copies of the records be mailed, the official
custodian shall mail the copies upon receipt of all
fees and the cost of mailing.
10. How long do they have?
• Each public agency, upon any request for
records made under KRS 61.870 to
61.884, shall determine within three (3)
days, excepting Saturdays, Sundays, and legal
holidays, after the receipt of any such request
whether to comply with the request and shall
notify in writing the person making the
request, within the three (3) day period, of its
decision.
11. Can I get them electronically?
• Nonexempt public records used for
noncommercial purposes shall be available for
copying in either standard electronic or
standard hard copy format, as designated by
the party requesting the records, where the
agency currently maintains the records in
electronic format. Agencies are not required
to convert hard copy format records to
electronic formats.
12. What do I have to pay?
• The public agency may prescribe a reasonable
fee for making copies which shall not exceed
the actual cost of reproduction, including the
costs of the media, but not including the cost
of staff required. If a public agency is asked to
tailor the format, it may at its discretion
provide the requested format and recover
staff costs as well as any actual costs incurred.
• You cannot be charged for inspecting records.
13. What if they’re busy?
• If the application places an unreasonable
burden in producing public records or if the
custodian has reason to believe that repeated
requests are intended to disrupt 20 other
essential functions of the public agency, the
official custodian may refuse to permit
inspection of the public records or mail copies
thereof. However, refusal under this section
shall be sustained by clear and convincing
evidence.
14. What records are exempt?
• (a) Records containing information of a
personal nature is disclosure would constitute
a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal
privacy;
• (b) Records confidentially disclosed to an
agency and compiled and maintained for
scientific research;
15. What records are exempt?
• (c) Records confidentially disclosed to an
agency or required by an agency to be
disclosed to it, generally recognized as
confidential or proprietary, which if openly
disclosed would permit an unfair commercial
advantage to competitors of the entity that
disclosed the records;
16. What records are exempt?
• (d) Public records pertaining to a prospective
location of a business or industry which has
not previously disclosed that it is interested in
locating, relocating or expanding in Kentucky;
• (e) Records developed by an agency in
conjunction with the regulation or supervision
of financial institutions which reveal the
agency’s internal examining or audit criteria;
17. What records are exempt?
• (f) Real estate appraisals, engineering or
feasibility estimates and evaluations made by or
for a public agency in the course of acquiring
property, until all of the property has been
acquired;
• (g) Test questions, scoring keys, and other
examination data used to administer a licensing
examination, examination for employment, or
academic examination before the exam is given
or if it is to be given again;
18. What records are exempt?
• (h) Records of law enforcement agencies or
agencies involved in administrative
adjudication if disclosure of the records would
harm the agency by premature release. Such
records may be inspected after enforcement
action is completed or a decision is made to
take no action, unless they were compiled and
maintained by a county or commonwealth’s
attorney;
19. What records are exempt?
• (i) and (j) Preliminary documents, including
drafts, notes, correspondence with private
individuals, recommendations, and
memoranda in which opinions are expressed
or policies formulated;
• (k) and (l) Public records that are prohibited
from disclosure by state or federal law;
20. What records are exempt?
• (m) Records the disclosure of which would
have a reasonable likelihood of threatening
the public safety by exposing a vulnerability in
preventing, protecting against, mitigating, or
responding to a terrorist act. This is limited to
eight precisely described categories of
records;
21. What records are exempt?
• (n) Records having historic, literary, artistic or
commemorative value that are accepted by
the archivist of a public university, museum or
government depository from a donor other
than a public agency if nondisclosure is
requested in writing by the donor.
• Records of the courts and the General
Assembly are not subject to the Open Records
Act.
22. What if a record contains exempt info?
• Public agencies cannot withhold a public
record because it contains both protected and
unprotected information. Agencies must mask
the protected information and release the
unprotected information to you
23. What do they have to tell me?
• An agency response denying, in whole or in
part, inspection of any record shall include a
statement of the specific exception
authorizing the withholding of the record and
a brief explanation of how the exception
applies to the record withheld.
24. What if I don’t like their decision?
• Try writing a letter that explains why the
agency is wrong and asks the agency to
reconsider its decision.
• If that doesn’t work, appeal to the Attorney
General or file a lawsuit in Circuit Court.
25. How do I appeal?
• If a complaining party wishes the Attorney
General to review a public agency’s denial of a
request to inspect a public record, the
complaining party shall forward to the
Attorney General a copy of the written
request and a copy of the written response
denying inspection. If the public agency
refuses to provide a written response, a
complaining party shall provide a copy of the
written request.
26. How long does an appeal take?
• The Attorney General shall review the request
and denial and issue within twenty (20)
days, excepting Saturdays, Sundays, and legal
holidays, a written decision stating whether
the agency violated provisions of KRS 61.870
to 61.884.
27. Where do I get more info?
• The law:
http://kypress.com/site/index.php?id=37
• KPA Reporter’s Pocket Guide:
http://kypress.com/site/index.php?id=38
• KPA hotline: (502) 540-2300
http://kypress.com/site/index.php?id=40
28. Can I get help writing a request?
• Student Press Law Center letter generator
http://www.splc.org/legalassistance/foiletter.
asp
• Reporters Committee for Freedom of the
Press letter generator
http://www.rcfp.org/foia
29. Are those records online?
• Kentucky Open Door
http://opendoor.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx
• Kentucky Registry of Election Finance
http://kref.ky.gov/
• Kentucky court dockets
http://kcoj.kycourts.net/dockets/
• Kentucky sex offender registry
http://kspsor.state.ky.us/
30. Are those records online?
• Kentucky prison online lookup
http://corrections.ky.gov/communityinfo/Page
s/KOOL.aspx
• Federal court records
http://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/
• Student loan default rates for every school
http://www2.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/defaultma
nagement/cdr.html
31. Are those records online?
• Financial info for university sports teams
http://ope.ed.gov/athletics/
• University graduation rates and other metrics
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/
• Graduation rates for college athletes
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/newmedia/public/rat
es/index.html