Open records tips

 

Transparency is the first step toward accountability. Open records requests and open government laws are some of the best tools we have in transparency work.

In this series of blogs, I will be sharing lessons learning, tips for success, and general open records knowledge that the Bluegrass Institute has accumulated over the years. After submitting hundreds of requests at a variety of agencies, cities, school districts, etc… we have some knowledge we want to share!

TIP #1 – Know the law!

TIP #2 – Be Specific!

TIP #3 – Know who to contact!

TIP #4 – Three days

TIP #5 – Be organized, keep records

TIP #6 – Be polite!

Sample open records request

Related posts:

  1. Open records tip #1: Know the law!
  2. 2010 Open Records Project
  3. Open records tip #2: Be specific!
  4. Operation: Open Records 2011
  5. The latest on the 2010 Open Records project

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