1. Time of Appeal. If a written request for access is denied or deemed denied, the Requestor may file exceptions with the Township Secretary within 15 business days of the mailing date of the Township's response or within 15 days of the deemed denial. The exceptions shall state grounds upon which the requestor asserts that the record is a public record and shall address any grounds stated by the Township for delaying or denying the request.
2. Determination of Appeal. The Township Board of Supervisors shall make a final determination regarding the exceptions within 30 days of the mailing date of the exceptions. Prior to issuing the final determination regarding the exceptions, the Township Board of Supervisors may hold a hearing on the issue. If it is determined that the Township Secretary correctly denied the request for access, the Township Board of Supervisors shall provide a written explanation to the requestor of the reason for the denial.
3. Judicial Appeal. Within 30 days of the mailing date of a final determination of the Township Board of Supervisors affirming the denial of access, the requestor may file an appeal with the court of common pleas in accordance with applicable law.
(Res. 06-2006, 7/10/2006, § 5)