This article sets out procedures under which a person in interest
may request the correction or amendment of public records of the Town.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CUSTODIAN
Has the meaning stated in State Government Article § 10-611(c),
Annotated Code of Maryland.
PERSON IN INTEREST
Has the meaning stated in State Government Article § 10-611(e),
Annotated Code of Maryland.
PUBLIC RECORD
Has the meaning stated in State Government Article § 10-611(g),
Annotated Code of Maryland.
A person in interest may request that the Town correct or amend
any public record that:
B. The person in interest is authorized to inspect.
A request to correct or amend a public record shall be addressed
to the custodian of the record. If the custodian is unknown, the request
may be addressed to the Town Clerk or the Mayor.
Within 30 days after the Town receives a request for correction or amendment that reasonably complies with the requirements of §§
55-25 and
55-26, the custodian shall:
A. Make the requested correction or amendment, and inform the requester
in writing of the action; and
B. Inform the requester in writing that the Town will not:
(1) Make the requested correction or amendment, and the reason for the
refusal; or
(2) Act on the request because:
(a)
The requestor is not a "person in interest";
(b)
The requestor is not authorized to inspect the record; or
(c)
Any other reason authorized by law.
If a person in interest files a statement of disagreement concerning a public record under §
55-29 of this article, the Town shall provide a copy of the statement whenever the Town discloses the public record to a third party.