Fire Captain

The request was refused by Upper Freehold Township.

Michael Anthony

Dear Upper Freehold Township,

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:

1)Please provide a copy of all applicants for the position of fire captain including but not limited to cover letter, resume, copy of certifications, township application and salary requirements.
2) Provide any and all correspondence between applicants and township.

Yours faithfully,

Michael Anthony

Dana Tyler, Upper Freehold Township

Mr. Anthony,

Your OPRA request of June 5, 2020 requesting the following has been reviewed:

1)Please provide a copy of all applicants for the position of fire captain including but not limited to cover letter, resume, copy of certifications, township application and salary requirements.
2) Provide any and all correspondence between applicants and township.

Pursuant to Executive Order #26 (McGreevy 2002) Section 2 the following government records are exempt from Disclosure:

Resumes, Applications for Employment or other information concerning job applicants while a recruitment search is ongoing.

Consequently, your request is denied.

If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Upper Freehold Township to deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (“GRC”) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The Council can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

Thank you,

Dana L. Tyler, RMC
Upper Freehold Township
Municipal Clerk/Registrar
314 Route 539
Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
609-758-7738 x210
609-758-5630
www.uftnj.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Anthony <[OPRA #14213 email]>
Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 9:35 AM
To: Dana Tyler <[Upper Freehold Township request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Fire Captain

Dear Upper Freehold Township,

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:

1)Please provide a copy of all applicants for the position of fire captain including but not limited to cover letter, resume, copy of certifications, township application and salary requirements.
2) Provide any and all correspondence between applicants and township.

Yours faithfully,

Michael Anthony

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