This citation is used to support the general principle that public agencies may require written applications for records requests, but should not make the process more difficult than before the enactment of the open records law. The decision cites this to emphasize that while some formalities are allowed, they should not obstruct the fundamental right to access public records.
94-ORD-101 was Cited by 08-ORD-160
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