2004-90

Final Decision

At its August 12, 2004 public meeting, the Government Records Council (Council) considered the August 4, 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 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 12^th Day of August, 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

Records Requested:
   1. Executed contracts for Summer session 2004
   2. Lists of routes and descriptions with driver names
   3. Records of accidents involving vehicles from the listed companies
   4. Complaints against drivers, aides or transportation companies
   5. Records or driver or aides being removed from routes
Custodian: Dr. Wayne Threlkeld
Request Made:   June 14, 2004
Response Made: July 7, 2004
GRC Complaint filed: July 8, 2004

Background

Complainant’s Case Position

The Complainant filed a Denial of Access Complaint with the Government Records Council on July 8, 2004 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 et. seq. disputing denial of access to Tax account records. The Complainant submitted a July 14, 2004 E-mail withdrawing his complaint.

Public Agency’s Case Position

No position statement was needed since the complaint was withdrawn

Analysis

The Complainant voluntarily withdrew his complaint, therefore no analysis is needed at this time.

Documents Reviewed

The following records were reviewed in preparation for this Findings and Recommendations of the Executive Director:

1. July 8, 2004 – Denial of Access Complaint
2. July 14, 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 4, 2004

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