Chernin v. Geauga Park Dist.

Citations

• 2018 Ohio 1717

Syllabus

Core Terms: public record court of claims R.C. 2743.75 R.C. 149.43 R.C. 149.011(G) non-record constituent actual use. Overview: Requester sought letter used by park district board member to convey a constituent's opinions as well as support board limits on public participation at meetings. Respondent argued the letter was not shared with other members and therefore was not a \record.\ The special master found that the board member had made actual use of the letter to carry out and document the board's responsibilities, and it therefore met the definition of a record. Outcome: The court determined that there was no error of law or other defect evident on the face of the special master's decision. The court adopted the special master's report and recommendation as its own, including findings of fact and conclusions of law contained therein.