Will ensure that all
pertinent personnel become and remain fully trained in and
aware of the provisions of the acts;
Will do nothing that abridges the
public's right to obtain information about their government
or that inhibits or discourages citizens from doing so;
Will do everything possible to aid those
who are seeking information, including but not limited to,
fully explaining the scope and operation of the acts and
assisting citizens in the formulation of requests;
Will construe the provisions of the acts
in a manner that favors compliance with requests for
information;
Will seek guidance from the Office of the Ohio Attorney
General whenever a question arises about the application of
the acts or about the appropriateness of a request for
information;
Will clearly and concisely state the reason or reasons why a
request for information has been denied.