053-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-4 - Definitions

For purposes of this regulation, definitions shall be as set forth in W.S. 16-4-201 and the Department of Workforce Services also adopts the following definitions:

(a) "Access" means the ability for the public to obtain records.

(b) Department" means Department of Workforce Services.

(c) "Director" means Director of the Department.

(d) "Examination of Records" means inspection by the public of records in the physical custody (except as a secondary custodian) of the Department.

(e) "Non-fee Requests" means those requests which do not include privileged and confidential records and which require minimal preparation. These include requests, as determined by the Department, for general information of five (5) pages or less. Non-fee requests may include, but are not necessarily limited to: regulations; information brochures; previously published reports routinely provided at no cost and intended for mass distribution; electronic data; and information covered under a MOU, contract or reciprocal relationship. These requests are limited to no more than five (5) pamphlets, five (5) brochures or five (5) items, which qualifies as non-fee requests. If the request exceeds this amount, then a fee shall be charged for the additional information requests as set forth in Sections 6 and 7.

(f) Privileged and Confidential Records" mean those records set forth in W.S. 16-4-203(a), (b) and (d) and may also include (g) and W.S. 9-2-2607.

(g) "Public Records" mean as defined in W.S. 16-4-201(a) (v) and (vi).

(h) "Requester" means a party making a request for access to a public record.

(i) "Secondary Custodian" means division, agency officer or employee of the Department that provides for only the processing or storage of a state agency public record for which the Department is not the owner.

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053-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-4

Amended, Eff. 10/26/2020.