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To: CITY OF ROCK HILL SC, MAYOR JOHN GETTYS, & CHIEF CHRIS WATTS
WE DEMAND A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE POLICE DEPT. POLICY MANUAL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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We the People of the United States of America are petitioning the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Mayor John Gettys, & Chief Chris Watts to ALLOW a physical copy of the "City of Rock Hill Police Dept. Policy Manual" be placed in Rock Hill City Hall and City of Rock Hill Police Department for the public to easily access any time and any day.
We the People of the United States of America will NOT accept ANY reason why this information should NOT be physically available to the public on site at the Police Department and Rock Hill City Hall.
We the People of the United States of America demand a reason WHY this information should NOT be physically available to the public on-site at the Police Department and Rock Hill City Hall.
We the People of the United States of America will NOT accept ANY reason why this information should NOT be physically available to the public on site at the Police Department and Rock Hill City Hall.
We the People of the United States of America demand a reason WHY this information should NOT be physically available to the public on-site at the Police Department and Rock Hill City Hall.
Why is this important?
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IS AT THE CORE OF OUR DEMOCRACY. THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR NATION AND IS OF GREAT PUBLIC INTEREST. THE BROAD PUBLIC IS AFFECTED BY THE PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THAT INFORMATION IS NEVER PROTECTED BY CONFIDENTIALITY FROM THE PEOPLE. ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL PEOPLE IS MOST IMPORTANT AND THE REASON THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE PHYSICALLY AVAILABLE ON-SITE!
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 30 - Public Records | CHAPTER 4 | Freedom of Information Act
SECTION 30-4-15. Findings and purpose.
The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in the formulation of public policy. Toward this end, provisions of this chapter must be construed so as to make it possible for citizens, or their representatives, to learn and report fully the activities of their public officials at a minimum cost or delay to the persons seeking access to public documents or meetings.
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 30 - Public Records | CHAPTER 4 | Freedom of Information Act
SECTION 30-4-15. Findings and purpose.
The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner so that citizens shall be advised of the performance of public officials and of the decisions that are reached in public activity and in the formulation of public policy. Toward this end, provisions of this chapter must be construed so as to make it possible for citizens, or their representatives, to learn and report fully the activities of their public officials at a minimum cost or delay to the persons seeking access to public documents or meetings.
How it will be delivered
Electronic Mail, Hand Delivered, USPS Mail