§ 3.90.020. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Document means any method of storing information, including but not limited to spoken words, handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing and any other form of communication or reproduction, whether a draft or final copy, upon any medium, including but not limited to paper, magnetic or paper tape, photographic film or prints, magnetic or punched cards, discs, drums and phonographic records.

Mayor means the mayor of Anchorage.

Municipal agency means any department, division, board, commission or private contractor which has custody of public records as defined in this chapter. The school district is a municipal agency. The term "municipal agency" shall also include the Anchorage Telephone Utility until the board of directors of the Anchorage Telephone Utility adopts a municipal regulation governing public access to utility records and setting forth specific exceptions.

Records means any document, whether in draft or final form, containing information relating to the conduct of the people's business which is prepared, owned, used or retained by a municipal agency or an agency under contract with the municipality, regardless of the physical form or characteristic of the document.

(AO No. 77-50A; AO No. 85-14; AO No. 89-85; AO No. 91-173(S); AO No. 2015-23(S) , § 18, 3-24-15)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1.05.020.