This citation is used to support the decision by explaining that a public agency may require a written request for records but cannot refuse a request simply because it was not submitted on the agency's specific form. The decision follows the reasoning that requiring specific forms or additional information beyond what is statutorily required can subvert the intent of the Open Records Act.
94-ORD-101 was Followed by 19-ORD-088
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