This citation is used to support the principle that when no responsive records exist, a public agency must affirmatively state that as the basis for its denial of a records request. The decision cites this case to emphasize the requirement under the Open Records Act that agencies must clearly communicate the absence of records when that is the reason for denying a request.
09-ORD-145 was Cited by 21-ORD-004
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