District Policy 1130 - Public Records Act Requests

1130.10 This policy provides guidelines on how the District provides public access to agency records. All public records which are subject to disclosure under the provisions of the California Public Records (codified at Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) will be made available for inspection and/or copying in a manner consistent with the law.

1130.20 Any person may submit a request to inspect or copy a record verbally, in writing, or electronically to the General Manager using the contact information below:

                    California Public Records Act Requests

                    c/o District Manager

                    San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District

                    Address:

                    Phone:

                    Fax:

                   Email:

        Although the District must accept verbal requests for records, to avoid ambiguity and confusion, it is encouraged that all requests be made in writing. The District provides a Public Records Act Request Form to facilitate such request. Such form may be mailed, faxed, emailed, or submitted in person to the District using the contract info above.

1130.30 District funds, equipment, supplies, and staff time must only be used for authorized District business. The following types of expenses generally constitutes authorized expenses, as long as the other requirements of this policy are met.

1130.40 The following expenditures are not authorized and will not be reimbursed.

      1130.41 Personal portion of any trip.

1130.50 To conserve District resources and keep expenses within community standards for public officials, expenditures will adhere to the following guidelines:

1130.60 The District does not provide cash advances to Trustees. All expenses not prepaid by the District are to be the responsibility of the Trustee, to be reimbursed by the District in accordance with the procedures set forth in this policy.

Issued:                                   October 8, 2003

Legal Review, Revised:        September 2016

Board Approval:                   October 19, 2016