Opinion ID: 2618880
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: The Requested Records as Public Records Within the Meaning of AS 09.25.110.

Text: The University argues that AS 09.25.110-.120 cannot be used to compel an agency to create a record to fulfill a request for disclosure. The University contends that it does not presently maintain a listing of the job location of every classified employee and that the cost of generating such information would approach $10,000. Thus, the University concludes, non-existing data regarding job locations should not be subject to disclosure under the public records statute. We find that it is not necessary to address this issue as counsel for appellee at oral argument conceded that the University of Alaska is under no duty to create a new record and that appellee would be satisfied to review existing relevant data in the University's possession. [17]