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Board advised on public‑records request and to keep official business on county accounts

Buncombe County Board of Elections · January 16, 2026
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Summary

Board members were briefed that a public records request from American Oversight was received by multiple boards; staff reminded members that personal emails and phones used for official business are public records and advised separating personal accounts from county accounts.

A board member raised a public‑records request addressed to the board from American Oversight and asked whether the request was statewide. Corinne Duncan said other boards received the request, and staff reminded the panel that…

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