D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-400

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 1-400 - PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

400.1

This chapter contains the rules and procedures to be followed by all agencies, offices, and departments (hereinafter "agency") of the District of Columbia Government which are subject to the administrative control of the Mayor in implementing the Freedom of Information Act, D.C. Law 1-96, 23 DCR 3744 (1977) (hereinafter "the Act") and all persons (hereinafter "requesters") requesting records pursuant to the Act.

400.2

For the purpose of this chapter, "agency" includes the Executive Office of the Mayor.

400.3

Employees may continue to furnish to the public, informally and without compliance with these procedures, information and records, which they customarily furnish in the regular performance of their duties.

400.4

The policy of the District of Columbia Government is one of full and responsible disclosure of its identifiable records consistent with the provisions of D.C. Law 1-96. All records not exempt from disclosure shall be made available. Moreover, records exempt from mandatory disclosure shall be made available as a matter of discretion when disclosure is not prohibited by law or is not against the public interest.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-400

Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 6211 (January 27, 1978); as amended by: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 52 (January 7, 2005)

Authority: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is the Freedom of Information Act of 1976, as amended, D.C. Law 1-96 (codified at D.C. Code §§ 1-1521 et seq. (1999 Repl.)).