Montgomery County adopts public‑records procedures and names public officers under Alabama’s revised Open Records Act

At its March 11 meeting the Montgomery County Commission unanimously adopted procedures for responding to public‑records requests under the state’s amended Open Records Act (Act No. 2024‑278) and designated county public officers to implement the procedures.

The resolution adopted by the commission designates Regina Walker and Tammy Nix to serve as the county’s public officers responsible for receiving and processing requests and recommending procedures for accepting requests under the law. The resolution text included in the packet also contains the full procedural attachment and standard certification language.

Note on document date: the resolution text included in the meeting packet contains a header that references ‘April 18, 2025’ in its adoption language and states that the Public Officers were recommended for that date; the commission nevertheless recorded formal adoption of the procedures at the March 11, 2025 meeting. The adopted action at the meeting is reflected in the official minutes.

Why it matters: the change responds to a 2024 state law amendment that requires counties to publish procedures for accepting public‑records requests and to designate a public officer to receive such requests. The county’s action creates a local point of contact and a procedures framework for public transparency and record production under state law.

How the commission voted: Vice Chairman Moore‑Zeigler moved adoption of the procedures; Commissioner Castanza seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

What to watch: the resolution and attached procedures identify administrative steps and public‑record fees; county staff will be responsible for implementing the procedures and providing periodic updates or recommended changes to the commission.