(A) I.C. 5-14-3 et seq. sets forth the law concerning access to public records in Indiana.
(B) Pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3-3, the form attached to this chapter as Appendix A, which may be amended from time to time by the Town Council, must be fully completed by all individuals or entities requesting access to public records from the town pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3 et seq.
(C) Pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3-3, the town shall require all individuals or entities requesting access to public records pursuant to I.C. 5-14-3 et seq. to make copies of the records in person, on the town's equipment. When a request for access to public records is granted, the town will designate the appropriate location where the requester will be able to access and/or make copies of responsive records. The appropriate location will be selected pursuant to the Town Department in control of the records at issue. If the town lacks the appropriate equipment for copying the responsive records, the requester may use his, her, or its own equipment to make copies, in person at the location designated by the town. The town further reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to utilize email and/or fax to fulfill small requests for public records available electronically.
(Ord. 3-2019, passed 1-28-2019)