[USE DEPT OR OFFICE LETTERHEAD]
January 20, 2021
Requester Contact
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RE: RTK request received March 11, 2021
Dear XX,
The City is in receipt of your request dated March 11, 2021, under NH RSA 91-A, the “Right-to-
Know” law.
Your request stated in part:
Insert request language here
Response to A (orl etc.): In responding to a request for governmental records, RSA 91-A
does not require the City to compile, cross-reference, or assemble information into a form in
which it is not already kept or reported. (RSA 91-A:4, VII). The information you have requested
is not present in an existing governmental record. However, you are free to amend your request.
OR However, in the spirit of cooperation, the City provides the following information
Lise only if appropriate
However, in the spirit of cooperation, the City provides the following information:
Your request does not reasonably describe governmental records sufficient to enable a
knowledgeable employee to locate the records with a reasonable amount of effort. For example:
XX. However, you are free to amend your request. OR However. in the spirit of cooperation, the
City provides the following information:
The XX Department (or division, or specific person, etc.) will conduct a reasonable search
(based upon your request) (based upon the City’s reasonable interpretation of your request) (for
records matching your request). Once assembled, the pertinent records will need to be reviewed
for redaction of any statutorily protected information. Due to prior Right-to-Know requests, as
well as XX Department and general City obligations and deadlines, this request will take some
time. Please expect a response or update no later than March 12, 2021.
Ifa final response or delivery of documents just put this in the past tense (e.g.: The XX
department conducted a reasonable search for the pertinent records. They are attached in
satisfaction of your request. }
ce: File #2021-XXX
