Public Records Request
PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST UNDER CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
The City Clerk, acting as Official Custodian of Records for the City of Indian Wells, will coordinate all public records requests.
When a review of City records is necessary, before copies may be provided, a written request must be submitted to the City Clerk. The request should specify which records are being requested for review and/or duplication, pursuant to the California Public Records Act, Government Code Sections 6250-6257.
The City Clerk's request form is intended for standard records requests that are easily and quickly accessed due to their specific nature, i.e., Resolutions, Minutes, agendized staff reports, etc.
The standard request form is available through the City Clerk's office, at all the public counters at City Hall, and on the city's website.
Please note requests too general in nature (i.e. "All files relating to...") may result in a delay pending further identification of the records.
Examples of information that may expedite the process:
Name or title of the document, i.e., Resolution 2004-100, ALC No.4139
An address or property location
Developer name
Date of Council/Planning Commission action
Records requested under the provisions of the Public Records Act may require staff's careful examination to ensure that the documentation provided is complete.
Once the written request has been received, the California Public Records Act allows a period of ten (10) working days for the city to determine whether the request seeks disclosable records in the possession of the City (subject to an extension of not more that 14 days for good cause).
Click here to download the City of Indian Wells Public Records Request form (PDF File)