In the event an individual requests information from the City and is refused, the City official or employee denying the request shall provide to the individual making the request a written notice of the denial along with notice that they have five (5) working days to appeal the decision to the City Manager. The City Manager shall issue a decision on the appeal in writing within ten (10) days of the date the appeal is received. If the City Manager denies the appeal, the City Manager shall provide to the individual making the request a written notice of the denial along with notice that the individual has five (5) working days to appeal the decision to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk. The City Council will hear the appeal at a regularly scheduled meeting held within thirty (30) days of receipt of a timely filed notice of appeal by the individual making the request. The decision of the City Council may be appealed to the superior court.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04)