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Public Records Act
The California State Legislature adopted the Public Records Act in 1975. It is designed to give the public access to information in possession of public agencies. The Act also provides that public records shall be open for inspection during regular office hours of the agency. The public can inspect any record unless the record is exempted from disclosure under the act.
All requests for public records should be directed to the City Clerk's Office. You may download a copy of the Public Records Request Form (PDF) and email the form to the City Clerk or fax it to 530-661-5813.
Please note: If your request is related to AST/UST or hazardous materials, please contact Yolo County Environmental Health, as the City does not manage these programs.
- How do I make a Public Records request?
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All requests for public records should be directed to the City Clerks Office. Download a copy of the Public Records Request Form (PDF). You can email the form to the City Clerk or fax it to 530-661-5813.
- Who can initiate a Public Records request?
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Anyone may initiate a request for public records. For questions please call the City Clerk at 530-661-5806.
- What type of information can I request?
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Public Records requests may be used to obtain "agency records," which include a wide variety of documents and other materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by a city agency and are, at the time the request is filed, in the department's possession and control.
- How soon must a city agency respond to my request?
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A city agency receiving a request for documents under the Public Records Act has 10 days in which to respond to the request.
- How much will I be charged for my request?
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Fees for copies are $0.10 per page, unless the requested document has an established statutory fee. The cost of CDs and audio tapes will vary depending on the specific request. For questions please call the City Clerk at 530-661-5806.
- When may public records be inspected?
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Public records are open to inspection during regular business hours, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for city holidays. The office of the City Clerk is located at:
300 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695