Arkansas FOIA
Published on Nov 21, 2015
Arkansas FOIA for rural water associations
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Could this be a meeting?
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Notice: Regular v. Special
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Executive Session
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Executive Session
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What is a public record?
- anything kept or otherwise kept
- in any medium
- that is a record of performance or lack of performance
Public record = writings, recorded sounds, films, tapes, electronic or computer-based information, or data compilations in any medium
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Is this a record?
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Test for Disclosure:
1. Public Record?
2.Exception ?
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Information that must be Redacted
-birth date
-SSN
-medical information
-DL numbers
-insurance coverage
-tax information or withholding
-payroll deductions
-banking information
-unlisted telephone numbers
-home addresses of non-elected public employees
-personal e-mail addresses
-marital status of employees and information about dependents.
•benefits information, such as pension, is also exempt from disclosure
-SSN
-medical information
-DL numbers
-insurance coverage
-tax information or withholding
-payroll deductions
-banking information
-unlisted telephone numbers
-home addresses of non-elected public employees
-personal e-mail addresses
-marital status of employees and information about dependents.
•benefits information, such as pension, is also exempt from disclosure
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An evaluation record will only be released if
- Suspension/termination,
- Final admin. resolution,
- Requested record formed basis for action, and
- Public has a compelling interest.
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Is this record exempt?
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Practical Tips
- ask for written request
- ask requestor to be more specific
- keep a copy of your response
- don't have to create a record
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