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Board members raise alarm over costly public‑records requests; staff to draft fee regulation
Summary
Board member Miss Stacy said a recent 2,200‑page public‑records response required substantial redactions and legal work; staff told the board they will draft a public‑records regulation including fees to address burdensome requests.
Board member Miss Stacy told the Craven County Board of Education that a recent public‑records request produced roughly 2,200 pages and required "substantial redactions by our council," producing legal costs and staff time the board should review. "There are many things that are concerning about this. One is the cost that we incurred," Stacy said, and she said she planned to review the legal bills related to that request.
Stacy said the volume of responsive board records and the content…
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