What is a public record?

A public record is any record containing information relating to the conduct of government business, which is prepared, owned, used, or retained by an agency. This includes but is not limited to, electronic media, paper, email, microfilm audiotapes, videotapes, magnetic tapes, and disks (CDs/DVDs). A valid public records request is a request for a specific and identifiable public document. A request for general information is not a valid public records request. You do not have to identify the record you want with exact precision, but as much detail as you can provide will be helpful. Our staff may assist in clarifying your request.

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1. What is a public record?
2. Must the City create a document when responding to a specific request for public disclosure?
3. What public information is exempt from disclosure?
4. Are public records requests confidential?
5. Where can I find City Council Agendas & Minutes?
6. How do I obtain copies of a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate?
7. How are the five business days calculated when responding to a public records request?
8. Do all City records have to be stored at City Hall?
9. Must the City agree to provide copies of "future records"?
10. Can the City utilize an installment methodology to respond to my records request?
11. If a record I requested is denied, what are my options?