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Chapter 1: Public Records Issues



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 

Every e-mail message is a public record.
 

2. 

Some e-mail messages are exempt from disclosure as public records.
 

3. 

A government agency may establish a fee schedule for public records requests involving e-mail messages.
 

4. 

I can retain my e-mail messages as long as I want.
 

5. 

E-mail messages sent from the office using a free or private e-mail account are not public records.
 

Case
 

6. 

Jane Allen submits a request for all City Council records relating to a particular zoning dispute. City Council members discussed the dispute in City Council meetings. In addition, several City Council members discussed the issue via Instant Messaging programs and in online chat rooms. Under Oregon's Public Records Law and Public Meetings Law, what records must be produced to satisfy Ms. Allen's request?
 



 
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