(A) In order to implement the Access to Public Records Act, the Clerk-Treasurer of the town is hereby designated as the person responsible for administering public records requests and ensuring compliance with I.C. 5-14-3 and is therefore designated as the Public Information Officer. The Public Information Officer may utilize the Town Attorney or other town officer(s) or employee(s) to assist in responding to public records and/or public information requests.
(B) Any person may inspect and copy the public records of the town during regular business hours, unless such records are otherwise exempted from disclosure as provided herein, under I.C. 5-14-3-4, or other applicable state or federal law.
(C) The Public Information Officer shall insure that a copy of this subchapter as well as the public records request forms are made available and provided to the public, without cost, at the Town Hall. Electronic copies shall be made available to the public on the town's website.
(Ord. 2022-03, passed 7-26-2022)