For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
PUBLIC RECORD. A record that is being kept by the city at the time a public records request is made, subject to applicable exemptions from disclosure under Ohio or federal law. All public records must be organized and maintained in such a way that they can be made available for inspection and copying.
RECORD. Includes the following: a document in any format - paper, electronic (including, but not
limited to, business e-mail) - that is created, received by, or comes under the jurisdiction of the city that documents the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the city.
(Ord. 45-2009, passed 12-21-2009; Ord. 20-2019, passed 8-5-2019)