How long does the city have to respond to a request?
A public body must respond within five working days of receipt of the request.

Note: Count the day after receipt as day 1. Please remember that failure to respond to a request for records shall be deemed a denial of the request and constitutes a violation of FOIA.

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1. What is a public record under FOIA?
2. Are draft and preliminary versions also considered public records?
3. Who may make a FOIA request?
4. Must a request mention FOIA specifically?
5. Must a request be made in writing?
6. May the city require a requester to fill out a request form?
7. May the city require a requester to provide name and legal address?
8. How long does the city have to respond to a request?
9. What are the permissible responses to a request?