FAQ
What is a public records record request?
Under municipal and state regulations, you as an individual, public or private corporation, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry, partnership, association, firm, trust, estate, or any other entity whatsoever have the right to submit a request to this municipal government agency for public records.
A public record is a request for one or more existing documents in the possession of the Municipality. A request for information that does not already exist in document form is not a public records request. Data from software or spreadsheets is not considered a public document. The Municipality is not required to create a document based on a request for information. The Municipality’s records will be disclosed to the requester in a timely manner provided the requested records are not:
• Covered under a valid Alaska or Federal status or regulation, or by privilege, exemption, or principle recognized by the courts, or by any agency protective order authorized by law.
• Infringing on the rights of any other person or entity.
• Impairing the functions of this agency.
When will my request be fulfilled?
The Municipality intends to respond to the request in a reasonable time, which may be dependent on the nature and scope of the request.
Can I submit a request anonymously?
The Municipality does not accept anonymous requests.
Is there a fee to make a request?
There may be a charge for staff time depending on the extent of the information request as allowed by State law.
There will be a charge for staff time related to requests for e-mail searches and you will be required to provide reasonable search fields or identifiers as required or allowed by State law.
Before fulfilling the request, the Municipality will determine if payment will be required. Any required payment must be received in advance.
Paper copies of the records are provided at the requester’s expense.
Digital duplication requires payment in advance.