RTK 91-a Requests - Belmont NH

This is a request to inspect the public record identified below pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 91-A:4 and 5.
Within five business days of this request a determination will be made whether the public record you wish to inspect exists or not, and if it does exist, if it is available for inspection. If the public record requested exists but is not immediately available for inspection, you will be notified when it will be available. If your request is denied you will receive written notice with an explanation of the exemption from disclosure. If the public record is available for inspection in-person an appointment will be required. Copy and/or postage charges will apply for any hard copies requested/mailed, which must be paid in advance. Charges for redaction must also be paid in advance. Right to Know (RTK) Requests must be submitted in writing in person to the Town Administrator’s Office at 143 Main Street, Belmont, NH; by mail at PO Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220; or via email at administration@belmontnh.gov

Many public records are available at Town Hall without filing a Right to Know Request

* While State law does not require a written Right-to-Know request, written requests assure all parties have a verifiable copy of the request, and there is no ambiguity as to what is being requested. If you choose not to, or if you are unable to fill out this form, a staff member will do so on your behalf.

143 Main Street, PO Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220-0310 – Phone (603) 267-8300 – Fax (603) 267-8327

In compliance with State RSA 91-A:4 and 91-A:5 relative to records available for public inspection, the Town of Belmont has implemented A Right To Know (RTK) Request Form to assist the public and the Town with RTK requests.

All meeting minutes are available for public inspection at Town Hall. Every effort is made to provide agendas and meeting minutes in electronic format through the Town’s website at belmontnh.gov Many Building, Land Use and Assessment records are also available for public inspection at Town Hall without filing a Right To Know Request.
A Right to Know Request Form must be completed for each public records request. If a requestor is unable or unwilling to complete the form, a staff member will complete the form on the requestor’s behalf. This assures that all parties have a verifiable copy of the request and there is no ambiguity as to what is being requested. Forms are available at Town Hall and on our website.
All requests for public records must be submitted in writing to the Town Administrator’s Office at 143 Main Street, Belmont, NH; by mail at PO Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220; or via email at administration@belmontnh.gov
A determination will be made on all requests within five (5) business days of receipt.
Record requests will be accommodated by personnel in the normal course of business following approval by the Town Administrator and/or his/her designee. In-person inspection of requested records will be limited to appointments scheduled during normal working hours of personnel.
Personnel will not compile information not maintained as a record.
Per RSA 91-A:5 some records such as exempt records, employee records, or records with confidential information will not be provided. Portions of records with confidential information may be redacted. Records requiring redaction will incur copy charges and may extend the timeframe required to provide the records. A written response with the exemption, copy charges and timeframe required will be provided.
Most records can be viewed at no charge with an appointment for in-person inspection.
Electronic records may be provided if the original records exist in electronic format.
Copy charges of $0.50 per page will apply for all 8.5×11 black and white copies, $1.00 per page for 11×17 black and white copies, and $1.00 per page for all color copies up to 11×17. Documents larger than 11×17 provided in hard copy will be charged at our standard rate.
Redacted copy charges of $0.50 per page will apply for all redacted pages (electronic or hard copies).
Postage fees will be charged for all hard copies mailed.
All copy charges and postage fees must be paid prior to providing documents.
Any person aggrieved by a violation of RSA 91-A:4 or 91-A:5 may petition the superior court for injunctive relief.
If the Town or an employee violates RSA 91-A:4 or 91-A:5 the Town shall be liable for reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in a lawsuit.
The Town may be awarded attorney’s fees for having to defend against a lawsuit under RSA 91- A:4 or 91-A:5 if the court finds the lawsuit is in bad faith, frivolous, or unjust

Right to Know Requests Form