This citation is used to support the decision that a requester may conduct a 'fishing expedition' through public records on their own time, under the restrictions and safeguards of the public agency, as was concluded in OAG 76-375. The decision in 05-ORD-172 follows this reasoning, emphasizing that the requester's willingness to assist in the review process can mitigate the burden on the agency.
OAG 76-375 was Followed by 05-ORD-172
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