Common use of Public Records Act Requests Clause in Contracts

Public Records Act Requests. If the SJVIA receives a written or oral request under the CPRA or a similar law to disclose any document that is in the Consultant’s possession but which the SJVIA has a right to possessor control, then the SJVIA may demand, in writing, that the Consultant deliver to the SJVIA, for purposes of public disclosure, the requested records that may be in the possession or control of the Consultant. Within five business days after the SJVIA’s demand, the Consultant shall (a) deliver to the SJVIA all of the requested records that are in the Consultant’s possession or control, together with a written statement that the Consultant has produced all requested records that are in the Consultant’s possession or control, or (b) provide to the SJVIA a written statement that the Consultant does not possess or control any of the requested records. The Consultant shall cooperate with the SJVIA with respect to any SJVIA demand for such records. The Consultant shall indemnify the SJVIA for any award of costs or attorney’s fees under the CPRA that results from the Consultant’s delay, claim of exemption, failure to produce such records, or failure to cooperate with the SJVIA with respect to any SJVIA demand for such records.