6.17 Requests for Public Records

As a political subdivision of the state of Arizona, the Maricopa County Community College District is subject to applicable laws related to the inspection and production of public records. A public record entails any record, either paper or electronic, made by a public officer (including members of the Governing Board, faculty, staff and administrators) and kept as a memorial of an official transaction.

All official reports and documents that are not exempt from disclosure will be made available for public access for inspection and copying upon a written request that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records. An appropriate fee may be charged for copying records, including a reasonable amount for the cost of equipment and personnel used in producing copies, but not for the cost of searching for records. The Chancellor shall establish administrative regulations that are necessary to outline the appropriate procedures and fees related to the inspection and production of public records.

Requests for documents will receive a response within a reasonable period of time. The Office of General Counsel must review information that is requested by lawfully issued administrative summons or judicial orders, including search warrants or subpoenas.

For the review of personnel files, the Governing Board of the Maricopa County Community College District establishes that the following information be disclosed regarding present or former employees:

1. Name
2. Titles or positions (including academic degrees and honors received)
3. Fact of past or present employment
4. Dates of employment
5. Salaries or rates of pay
6. Name of employee's current or last known supervisor
7. Disciplinary Records
8. Self-Evaluations
9. Performance Reviews

Personnel records that are works in progress or part of the deliberative process are not subject to release. Access to personal records or disclosure of other personnel information may be provided in compelling circumstances affecting the immediate health or safety of the individual and others.