To Tompkins County Records Access Officer, Denial of access shall be in writing stating the reason and advising the person denied access of the right to appeal to the Tompkins County Attorney. Any person denies access to records may appeal within thirty (30) days of a denial. An appeal shall be in writing and shall identify:
The County Attorney shall transmit to the New York State Committee on Open Government copies of all appeals upon receipt of an appeal. Such copies shall be addressed to:
The County Attorney shall inform the appellant and the Committee on Open Government of its determination in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the appeal, and the reason for denial, if the appeal is denied. |