§ 259-10. Denial of access to records.

A. 

Denial of access to records shall be in writing stating the reason therefor and advising the requester of the right to appeal to the individual or body established to hear appeals.

B. 

The person denied access may appeal within 30 days from the date of the denial.

C. 

The City Manager shall designate a person or persons to hear appeals from denial of access to records.

D. 

The time for deciding an appeal by the individual to hear appeals shall commence upon receipt of written appeal identifying:

(1) 

The date of the appeal.

(2) 

The date and location of the requests for records.

(3) 

The records to which the requester was denied access.

(4) 

A copy of the written denial, if any.

(5) 

The name and return address of the requester.

E. 

The individual designated to hear appeals shall inform the requester of his decision in writing within seven business days of receipt of an appeal.