Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 810 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 00 - General Administration
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 2 - Access to Public Records Regulation (810-RICR-00-00-2)
Section 810-RICR-00-00-2.7 - Supervision of Inspections

Universal Citation: 810 RI Code of Rules 00 00 2.7

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 Commission 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. The Commission Clerk, or Staff Member having possession of the public record requested shall have overall responsibility for the security of the public record. However, the individual in charge 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. Commission personnel having any questions regarding the procedures to be followed should direct inquiries to:

1. The Commission Clerk who is 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 Commission, the request should be directed to the Commission Counsel which will serve as a resource in matters relating to the public's access to public records.

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