61.8715 Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds an essential relationship between the intent of this chapter and that of KRS 171.410 to 171.740, dealing with the management of public records, and of KRS 42.720 to 42.742, 45.253, 171.420, 186A.040, and 186A.285, dealing with th e coordination of strategic planning for computerized information systems in state government; and that to ensure the efficient administration of government and to provide accountability of government activities, public agencies are required to manage and maintain their records according to the requirements of these statutes. The General Assembly further recognizes that while all government agency records are public records for the purpose of their management, not all these records are required to be open t o public access, as defined in this chapter, some being exempt under KRS 61.878. Effective: July 15, 2020 History: Amended 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 36, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2020. -- Amended 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 32, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 16, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 506, sec. 17, effective July 14, 2000; and ch. 536, sec. Acts ch. 12, sec. 32, effective June 25, 2009. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 16, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 506, sec. 17, effective July 14, 2000; and ch. 536, sec. 17, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 262, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1994.
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