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Council asks city attorney to draft policy for intergovernmental data requests after WCCCA concern
Summary
City Manager reported a Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency concern about an out-of-channel request for sensitive 911 data; the council unanimously agreed to refer a formal policy to the city attorney to require elected officials to route such requests through staff to reduce liability.
City Manager Bill Reid summarized a concern raised by the Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA) that an elected official from another jurisdiction independently requested sensitive 911 call data without acting on behalf of their governing body. Reid said the issue highlighted risks around how councilors request sensitive data from intergovernmental agencies.
Mayor Aaron Dumbrow recommended the city attorney draft a clear policy requiring that elected officials route requests for sensitive intergovernmental data through city staff rather than contacting external agencies directly, to protect both the city and individual council members from potential liability. Council consensus supported referring the matter to the city attorney (BEH) for a policy recommendation that would apply broadly to intergovernmental data requests, not only 911 data.
The council did not adopt a policy at the meeting; rather it directed staff to return with a draft recommendation from the city attorney for consideration at a future meeting.
