Water board's records policy is outrageous
From Sunshine Review
28 January 2009
[edit] Water board's records policy is outrageous
"PRICHARD WATER Works and Sewer Board's public records policy claims that the board "recognizes and supports the public's right to inspect and make copies of public records in accordance with the law."
But the policy does nothing of the kind.
Indeed, the board requires a minimum of $275, paid in advance, to request a document, plus copying fees. The person wanting to look at something also must give "a valid reason," and may be rejected if the record's disclosure is determined to be "detrimental to the best interest of the public.""
