9 CRR-NY 8450.1NY-CRR
9 CRR-NY 8450.1
9 CRR-NY 8450.1
8450.1 Purpose and scope.
(a) The people's right to know the process of government decision-making and the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality.
(b) These regulations provide information concerning the procedures by which records may be obtained.
(c) Personnel shall furnish to the public the information and records required by the Freedom of Information Law and those which were furnished to the public prior to its enactment.
(d) Any conflicts among laws governing public access to records shall be construed in favor of the widest possible availability of public records.
9 CRR-NY 8450.1
Current through September 15, 2021
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