J - Sunshine Law Resolution

Appendix J

Sunshine Law Resolution

Whereas, Section 610.023.1 RSMo, provides that a public governmental body is to appoint a custodian to maintain that body’s records and the identity and location of the custodian is to be made available upon request; and

Whereas, Section 610.026 RSMo, set forth that a public governmental body shall provide access to and, upon request, furnish copies of public records; and

Whereas, Section 610.028.2 RSMo, provides that a public governmental body shall provide a reasonable written policy in compliance with sections 610.010 to 610.030, RSMo, commonly referred to as the Sunshine Law, regarding the release of information on any meeting, record or vote.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That the director of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries Board of Trustees be and hereby is appointed custodian of the records of Little Dixie Regional Libraries and that such custodian is located at the Administration offices, Little Dixie Regional Libraries, 111 North 4th Street, Moberly, MO 65270.

2. That said custodian shall respond to all requests for access to or copies of a public record with in the time period provided by statute except in those circumstances authorized by statute.

3. That the fee to be charged for access to or furnishing copies of records shall be hereinafter: 10 cents/page for paper copies 9X14 or smaller, plus an hourly fee for duplicating time not to exceed the hourly rate of $10. Research will be charged at $20/hour. The custodian of the records may request that fees be paid in advance. If you wish to obtain an estimate of the fees that would apply to your request, please include a request for an estimate along with your request for records.

4. That is the public policy of Little Dixie Regional Libraries that meetings, records, votes, actions and deliberations of this body shall be open to the public unless otherwise provided by law.

5. That Little Dixie Regional Libraries shall comply with sections 610.010 to 610.030, the Sunshine Law, as now existing or hereafter amended.

Adopted: December 10,2009

Posted online September 7, 2021