Governor Walker Issues Executive Order to Speed Responses to Open Records Requests
Monday, March 14th, 2016 -- 8:22 AM
(AP) -Gov. Scott Walker has issued an executive order directing state agencies to speed responses to open record requests.Walker issued the order Friday in honor of Sunshine Week, a national effort by news organizations and other groups to promote open government that runs from March 13 to March 19. Walker's mandates include fulfilling straightforward requests within 10 days; publicizing an email address for requests; responding to inquiries about the status of requests within five days; creating request tracking systems; and providing electronic copies whenever possible free of copying charges.
Christa Westerberg, co-vice president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, said in a news release the group views the order as good news and will watch how agencies use the new tools the order creates.
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