Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 40 - Division of Municipal Finance
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 3 - Access to Public Records Regulation (280-RICR-40-00-3)
Section 280-RICR-40-00-3.9 - Supervision of Inspections

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 40 00 3.9

Current through September 18, 2024

A. The inspection of public records must be accomplished in a manner which will provide for general supervision by authorized Divisional staff. This is necessary to prevent the misplacement or unauthorized removal of records or any other action which may impair the integrity of the public record.

B. Personnel in charge of the Division having possession of the public record requested shall have overall responsibility for the security of the public record. However, the individual in charge of that Division may designate a staff member(s) to coordinate the functions and responsibilities related to the copying and inspection of public records.

C. All personnel responsible for responding to requests for access to public records shall be made aware, by their supervisors, of the provisions of this regulation and the procedures to be followed when an access to public records request is made. Division personnel having any questions regarding the procedures to be followed should direct inquiries to:

1. The person in charge of the Division or unit within the Division responsible for the activity/function to which the public record being requested relates; or;

2. In the event that the public record cannot be readily categorized as falling under the responsibility of a specific Division or unit within the Division, the request should be directed to the Division of Legal Services which will serve as a resource in matters relating to the public's access to public records.

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