A. The purpose of this chapter is to provide, consistent with the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (the "act"), and other state and federal law, criteria and procedures relating to the records practices of the City including:
1. Classification and designation of City records pursuant to the act;
2. Procedures to access public City records;
3. Procedures to deny requests for access to nonpublic City records;
4. Process to appeal decisions regarding City records;
5. Management and retention of City records; and
6. Amendment to City records.
B. It is the intent of the City to:
1. Maintain and preserve accurate records;
2. Upon request, provide access to City records, which are defined by law as open to the public, within a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost; and
3. Retain the security of City records which are "private", "protected", or "controlled"; and records to which access is "restricted" pursuant to a state or federal statute, a state or federal regulation or a court rule. (Ord. 16-17)