What is a public record under FOIA?
A public record is any writing or recording, in any format, prepared or owned by, or in the possession of a public body or its officers, employees or agents in the transaction of public business.

For example, public records may be in the form of handwritten notes, typewritten documents, electronic files, audio or video recordings, photographs, or any other written or recorded media.

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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?