(a) The Director of Ethics or his or her designee shall act as the records access appeals officer.

(b) Any person denied access in whole or in part to a record or records requested pursuant to section 937.1(a) or (d) of this Part or information requested pursuant to section 937.1(b) or (c) of this Part may within 30 days appeal in writing such denial to the records access appeals officer who shall within 10 business days of the receipt of such appeal fully explain in writing to the person requesting the record or information the reasons for further denial, or provide access to the information or record sought. This shall constitute the final determination of the commission.