Public Records Requests

The California Public Records Act was enacted in 1968 to:

1. safeguard the accountability of government to the public;
2. promote maximum disclosure of the conduct of governmental operations, and
3. explicitly acknowledge the principle that secrecy is antithetical to a democratic system of “government of the people, by the people and for the people.”

The law specifies how the public may access governmental public records.

To demonstrate compliance, provide a copy of the Board’s Policy on public records requests.

*All copies provided must also be posted publicly on the district's website. (additional info)

Example of Public Records Request Link

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