Who is the custodian of record?
• It depends on who created it, the purpose and who has jurisdiction over the final product … • Performing a records inventory can help determine which records a department / division / group are responsible for • Knowing the process each document goes through is also valuable in determining who holds the official record
Related Questions
- If a records custodian thinks someone is asking for a record just to stir up trouble, can he or she ask why the requester wants the records?
- If a statutory exemption exists, does the records custodian or public body have to withhold a public document or close a public meeting?
- Can a custodian require someone to put his or her request for a record in writing?
