Section 14-2-7 - Designation of custodian; duties. - New-mexico Statutes

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14-2-7. Designation of custodian; duties.

Each public body shall designate at least one custodian of public records who shall:

A. receive and respond to requests to inspect public records;

B. provide proper and reasonable opportunities to inspect public records;

C. provide reasonable facilities to make or furnish copies of the public records during usual business hours; and

D. post in a conspicuous location at the administrative office of each public body a notice describing:

(1) the right of a person to inspect a public body's records;

(2) procedures for requesting inspection of public records;

(3) procedures for requesting copies of public records;

(4) reasonable fees for copying public records; and

(5) the responsibility of a public body to make available public records for inspection.

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14-2-7. Designation of custodian; duties.

Each public body shall designate at least one custodian of public records who shall:

A. receive and respond to requests to inspect public records;

B. provide proper and reasonable opportunities to inspect public records;

C. provide reasonable facilities to make or furnish copies of the public records during usual business hours; and

D. post in a conspicuous location at the administrative office of each public body a notice describing:

(1) the right of a person to inspect a public body's records;

(2) procedures for requesting inspection of public records;

(3) procedures for requesting copies of public records;

(4) reasonable fees for copying public records; and

(5) the responsibility of a public body to make available public records for inspection.

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14-2-7. Designation of custodian; duties.

Each public body shall designate at least one custodian of public records who shall:

A. receive and respond to requests to inspect public records;

B. provide proper and reasonable opportunities to inspect public records;

C. provide reasonable facilities to make or furnish copies of the public records during usual business hours; and

D. post in a conspicuous location at the administrative office of each public body a notice describing:

(1) the right of a person to inspect a public body's records;

(2) procedures for requesting inspection of public records;

(3) procedures for requesting copies of public records;

(4) reasonable fees for copying public records; and

(5) the responsibility of a public body to make available public records for inspection.