Final Decision
Joseph Renna,
Complainant
v.
County of Union,
Custodian of Record |
Complaint No. 2004-102 |
At its September 9, 2004 public meeting, the Government Records Council (Council) considered the August 26, 2004 Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director and all related documentation submitted by the parties. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the entirety of said findings and recommendations. The Council, therefore, dismissed the case on the basis of the Complainant's voluntary withdrawal of his complaint.
This is the final administrative determination in this matter. Any further review should be pursued in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey within forty-five (45) days. Information about the appeals process can be obtained from the Appellate Division Clerk’s Office, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 W. Market St., PO Box 006, Trenton, NJ 08625-0006.
Final Decision Rendered by the
Government Records Council
On The 9th Day of September, 2004
Vincent P. Maltese, Chairman
Government Records Council
I attest the foregoing is a true and accurate record of the Government Records Council.
Virginia Hook, Secretary
Government Records Council
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Findings and Recommendations of Executive Director
Joseph Renna, GRC Complaint No. 2004-102
Complainant
v.
County of Union,
Custodian of Records
Records Requested: No specific records request
Custodian: County of Union - Laura Scaturi
Request Made: No specific records request
Response Made: No response required
GRC Complaint filed: July 22, 2004
Background
Complainant's Case Position
The Complainant filed a Denial of Access Complaint with the Government Records Council on July 22, 2004 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 et. seq. The Complainant did not file the complaint regarding a specific request. His complaint was filed to report how the clerk in the County of Union was responding to his request. He wanted the GRC to have on file a copy of his statement for future reference.
On August 26, 2004 in an e-mail to GRC staff, the Complainant withdrew his complaint.
Public Agency's Case Position
No position statement was needed since the complaint was withdrawn
Analysis
The following correspond directly with the Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director.
The Complainant voluntarily withdrew his complaint, therefore no analysis is needed
Documents Reviewed
The following records were reviewed in preparation for this Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director:
- July 22, 2004 - Denial of Access Complaint
- August 26, 2004 - Complainant’s e-mail to the GRC withdrawing his complaint
Conclusions and Recommendations of the Executive Director
The Executive Director respectfully recommends that the Council dismiss the case based on the Complainant’s voluntary withdrawal
Prepared By:
Approved By:
Paul F. Dice
Executive Director
Government Records Council
August 26, 2004
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