Definitions

(1) Public Records. All documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, microfilms, electronic data processing files and output, films, sound recordings, or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any governmental agency. (2) Public Records Request Coordinator or PRRC. The individual, or individuals, who has, or have, the responsibility to ensure public record requests are routed to the appropriate records custodian and are fulfilled in accordance with the TPRA. (3) Records Custodian. The office, official or employee lawfully responsible for the direct custody and care of a public record. The records custodian is not necessarily the original preparer or receiver of the record. PUBLIC RECORDS CHAPTER 0770-07-01 (4) Requestor. A citizen of the State of Tennessee seeking access to a public record, whether for inspection or duplication.