As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
PUBLIC RECORD
As defined by § 10002(g) of the Delaware Freedom
of Information Act, as it may from time to time hereafter be amended, or any
future corresponding provision of law.
[Amended 3-18-2005 by Ord. No. 394]
A. Any person desiring to obtain copies of Town records
is encouraged to make advance arrangements, but advance arrangements
shall not be required subject to the limitations contained herein.
B. The Town shall provide suitable accommodations for
the copying of public records at the requestor's expense, reasonably
subject to the availability of Town personnel and facilities to supervise
and/or perform such copying; provided, however, that if other demands
on the Town's staff and/or copying facilities are such as to prevent
copying at the time of the request, the Town shall make arrangements
to accommodate such copying as soon as reasonably possible under the
circumstances and shall not exceed three business days from the date
of the request for typed, printed or written material.
[Amended 3-18-2005 by Ord. No. 394]
A. The current fee schedule for copying public records
is listed in the Town of Bethany Beach Schedule of Fees in the category
of "Administrative Fees."
B. The Town Manager has the authority to waive the fees
for copying public records for just cause shown (e.g., indigency,
charitable organizations or requests by other public bodies). Requests
for a waiver of fees must be submitted at the time the written request
is made.
C. Deposits/payment upon delivery.
(1) For expenses exceeding $10, payment in advance of
the estimated cost shall be required; any excess deposit shall be
refunded at the time of delivery of the materials.
(2) Full payment must be received prior to the delivery
of any material unless billing has been approved by the Town Manager.