It is the policy of the village that openness and transparency leads to a better-informed citizenry, which leads to better and more responsive government. It is the policy of the village to strictly adhere to the state’s Public Records Act, being R.C. §§ 149.43 et seq. All exemptions to openness are to be construed in their narrowest sense, and any denial of public records in response to an otherwise proper and valid request must be accompanied by an explanation, including legal authority, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. If the request is in writing, the explanation also must be in writing.
(Ord. 2468, passed 4-7-2011)