ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS

Sec. 1-11. Definitions in the Act.

(a)       Definitions in the Act are incorporated in these CORA Rules, unless the context clearly requires a different interpretation.  In the event of a conflict between a definition set forth herein and the Act, the definition in the Act shall prevail.

(b)       The following words and terms shall mean as follows"

"Applicant" means the party requesting records.

"Official Custodian" means the City Clerk or designee.

"Research and Retrieval Time" means the time expended by staff and/or third party contractors to research, gather, review, segregate, and prepare for inspection records which are the subject of any request.