20.01 /堪萨斯公开记录法案

生效日期:1997年7月1日最后修订日期:2018年5月8日

  1. 堪萨斯公开记录法案

    堪萨斯公开记录法案.S.A. 45-215 节. (the "Act") grants the public the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records created or maintained by public agencies in 堪萨斯. 该法案宣称这是“公开的” records shall be open for inspection by any person” unless otherwise indicated by 该法案. 凯发 is considered a public 机构 for purposes of the Act and complies with all provisions thereof.

  2. Public Records Maintained by 凯发

    Public records are any recorded information, regardless of form, characteristics or location, which are made, maintained or kept by or are in the possession of a public 机构 or any of its officers or employees pursuant to their official duties and related 给公共机构. Public records maintained by the University may include, but 不限于:

    • 政策
    • Minutes/records of open meetings
    • 公务员薪金
    • 机构预算文件

  3. 要求记录

    Requests to the University for access to or copies of public records under 该法案 must be made in writing and must include the following contact information:

    • 名字
    • Organization (if requesting on its behalf)
    • 邮寄地址
    • 电子邮件地址
    • 日间电话号码
    • A specific description of the records requested (all requests should be as specific as possible to expedite the process)

    请于 openrecords.威奇托.edu.

  4. 延迟和拒绝的请求

    All effort is made to fully respond to a records request as soon as it is received. A full response may be delayed if:

    • Clarification or refined scope is required;
    • Legal issues must be resolved before requested records can be produced;
    • The records are archived or stored off-site; or
    • The scope or large volume of requested records requires more time to assess record existence, availability, and any fees incurred to produce.

    If further delay is required, the University will provide its explanation and the earliest date by which it expects a response.

    A request may be declined in whole or in part if:

    • The requested records do not exist;
    • The requested records are exempt from disclosure by law (see K.S.A. 45-221(a)); or
    • The request is insufficiently clear in scope.

    Permission to access public records may also be declined if the request "places an unreasonable burden in producing public records or the custodian has reason to believe that repeated requests are intended to disrupt other essential functions of the public 机构.见K.S.A. 45-218(e).

  5. 费用及成本

    Commensurate with the actual costs of University employee time and resources, fees shall be charged for the retrieval, review (e.g. processing, examining and redacting), and 生产s of public records. Payment of total estimated fees is required in 唱片制作提前.

    根据K.S.A. 45-219, the University has established the following fee 日程安排:

    • Staff rate for retrieval and/or review: based upon employee's annual salary/hourly 工资率
    • Outsourcing retrieval and/or review: actual cost incurred by University
    • Specialized computer retrieval: $75/hour
    • Digital transmission or mailing fee: $1.50
    • 复印:每页10美分

    If the actual cost in time and resources exceeds the fee estimate, the requester will be billed for the balance of fees incurred, with full payment required before records 生产. If the actual cost incurred is less than the fee estimate, the requester will be refunded any difference over $5.00. Payment must be made at the Office of Financial Operations in Jardine Hall, 2nd floor.

  6. 资讯自由主任

    For questions regarding 该法案 or the University's policies under it, or to obtain assistance in resolving disputes related to 该法案, contact the Freedom of Information 官员:

    资讯自由主任
    102 Morrison Hall, Campus Box 62
    凯发
    堪萨斯州威奇托67260-0062
    (316) 978-3409
    电子邮件: foi@威奇托.edu

  7. 不符合

    All employees are required to follow this policy and all published associated procedures. Failure to do so may result in discipline, up to and including termination. 任何问题 regarding this policy or requests made pursuant to this policy shall be directed to 总法律顾问办公室.