OPRA Requests
Dear Jackson MUA,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I certify under penalty of NJSA 2C:28-3 that I have not been convicted of an indictable offense. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
I'm requesting copies of all OPRA requests from August 1, 2017 to November 20, 2017.
Yours faithfully,
ASK NJ Media Co.
I received your request. As a courtesy, would you please complete the attached form. Are you also requesting the responses? Some of the requests we receive do not apply to the MUA and are referred to the Township of Jackson. Please advise.
Thank you,
Joan Haltigan
Custodian of Records
Dear Joan Haltigan,
I'm not legally required to fill out your agency's form and that my email request
is legally valid. Please comply with my legally valid OPRA request within the legal time period
of 7 business days. Pursuant to Renna v. County of Union (App. Div. 2009),
OPRA requests should be on the agency’s official OPRA request form.
However, a written request that is not on the agency’s official OPRA
request form cannot be denied solely because the request is not on the
request form. Written requests which are not on the form must mention
OPRA. Therefore, if a requestor elects not to use an agency’s official
OPRA request form, he/she must submit an otherwise written request that
clearly identifies itself as an OPRA request.
I'm just requesting all OPRA requests. You don't have to include the responses.
Yours sincerely,
ASK NJ Media Co.
I'm fully aware of the law and not denying your request. It is simply a formality we ask that a form be filled out for our records. You will have your response within the legal time period.
Thank you and enjoy your holiday.
Per your OPRA Request dated November 20, 2017, attached find copies of all OPRA requests from August 1, 2017 to November 20, 2017. Please acknowledge receipt of this information.
Please contact this office if you should need further assistance.
Thank you,
Joan Haltigan