The definitions ascribed herein are applicable unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning. Additionally, the definitions in W. Va. Code 29B-1-1 et seq. are equally applicable to this subchapter unless the context in which the term is used clearly requires a different meaning.
ADDRESSEE. The person to whom the FOIA request is addressed.
CITY. The City of Nitro, West Virginia and includes its departments.
CUSTODIAN. The Mayor or the person designated by the Mayor to be the custodian.
DEPARTMENT. The following units of the city: Mayor, Recorder, Treasurer, Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works Department.
FOIA. The West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (W. Va. Code 29B-1-1 et seq.).
FOIA REQUEST. A written statement or question, including an e-mail, to the city for inspection or copying of one or more of the city’s records.
LEGAL COUNSEL. The attorney so designated by the Mayor.
MAYOR. The Mayor of the city, or his or her designee.
PUBLIC RECORD. Includes any writing containing information prepared or received by the city, the content or context of which, judged either by content or context, relates to the conduct of the public’s business.
REQUESTER. A person filing a FOIA request for city records.
WRITING. Includes any books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings or other documentary materials regardless of physical form or characteristics.
(Ord. 09-04, passed 5-19-2009; Ord. passed 5-19-2015)