Hi Julie,
I REALLY like your wording. Thank you! I'll pass this onto our executive team and see if they'd like to adopt something similar.
Best,
Britt
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On Sep 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM, "Collier, Julie" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Check out our online form for public records, you might find it helpful.
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> http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20about%20us/public%20records%20req.%20for
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> I've also attached the printed form that we use for walk-ins or phone calls. The following statement is on our form.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Records Management Program [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brittany Turner
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> Subject: Guiding the Wording of Public Records Requests
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> My organization is seeking information on how/whether staff may be able to guide requestors in the wording of their requests so as to limit the volume of records requested to things the requestor actually wants/needs, thereby avoiding "catch all" type requests.
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> I've never provided this type of service to requestors, as I feel my role is to facilitate access to public records while protecting confidential content. I'm concerned this practice could lead to some complications with regard fairness and consistency toward requestors. I'm also particularly worried about "guidance" that would result in asking the requestor why they are requesting certain records and/or how they're intending to use them.
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> How have y'all approached this issue? Are there other resources you've consulted to help guide your practice? Thanks!
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