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- New Orleans law department reports over 20,000 public records requests resolved in 2026, with 23,270 in 2024, dwarfing Jefferson Parish's 1,664. - The law department describes the current process as manual, requiring IT personnel to search electronic data and attorneys to redact documents, constrained by a $25 fee cap. - Law department officials state the public records system 'needs a second look' and mention other software products that could make the process more efficient, though it's not in the 2027 budget. - A council member urges that addressing the public records process 'should be soon,' reflecting active council awareness and…

- Following an audit, SRTC staff developed a Public Records Request and Records Management Policy to formalize procedures for responding to requests and managing records. - The draft policy requires acknowledgment of public records requests within five business days and sets fees per Washington Public Records Act rates. - The policy specifies redaction of exempt information, saving records in approved SRTC systems rather than personal devices, and defines retention and disposal procedures. - The Board reviewed the draft policy for the first time in October 2026 and requested feedback before final versions return for adoption.