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Farragut panel approves public-records ordinance language amid residentallegations of altered files
Summary
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on first reading a revised public-records ordinance while a resident alleged staff withheld and altered responsive documents; the town attorney read guidance from the state Office of Open Records Counsel addressing format and conversion issues.
The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Sept. 11 approved on first reading an ordinance (25-16) to update the town—s public-records rules, a measure the administration said is based on model guidance from the Tennessee Comptroller—s Office. The vote followed public comments alleging that a recent records inspection produced files that were not provided in their original state. The measure replaces the town code section on copies of records with new guidelines for access to and reproduction of public records and a schedule of charges. Allison Myers, town recorder, presented the ordinance materials and said the revision follows the state—s model policy; Bart Hose and Allison Myers…
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