Public Records Request

Your right to public records

The Bear Valley Water District is committed to open and transparent government. The California State Legislature adopted the Public Records Act in 1975 to give the public access to information in the possession of public agencies. The Act provides that public records shall be open for inspection during regular office hours of the agency; the public can inspect or receive a copy of any record unless it is exempted from disclosure under the Act.

It is the District's goal to provide the public with timely access to its public records. California Government Code Section 6250 defines public records as “…any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristic.”

The Public Records Act applies to the records of the Bear Valley Water District and all divisions, boards and commissions created by the District's Board of Directors. Public records can include, but are not limited to, papers, books, maps, charts, photographs, audiotapes, videotapes, and information stored on a computer.

How to submit a request

To request copies of (or review) District records, complete the Records Request Form below. This form should be used to request California public records pursuant to the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6250. BVWD prefers electronic submission by email; however, requests may also be submitted by mail or fax. If an alternate method is used, the information requested on the form should be included in the request.

Requests can be sent to: Judi Silber, Office Manager, Bear Valley Water District, PO Box 5027, Bear Valley, CA 95223. Fax: 209-753-6267. Email: [email protected].

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