Open Records - Guide To Hawaii'S Uniform Information Practices Act - Office Of Information Practices - 2015 Page 33
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69PART IV. OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES
This part sets forth OIP’s functions and duties in administering
the UIPA (as well as the Sunshine Law, Part I of chapter 92,
HRS). These functions and duties include:
Providing guidance to the public on rights granted under
the UIPA
Providing guidance to agencies on agency functions and
responsibilities under the UIPA
Providing assistance to the public in making UIPA requests
and in obtaining records from agencies
Providing assistance to agencies in complying with the
UIPA
Providing education and training for agencies’ offi cers and
employees
Receiving complaints and investigating possible violations
by agencies
Reviewing and ruling on agency denials of access
Recommending legislative changes
Monitoring UIPA-related litigation
Reporting to the Governor and Legislature on OIP’s
activities and fi ndings
OIP provides guidance and assistance through a variety of
means. It issues advisory opinions and rulings. It provides direct
assistance on general matters to both government agencies as well
as to members of the public through its “Attorney of the Day” legal
advice program. OIP provides advice on specifi c matters through
a more formal request process for assistance, investigation, or
opinion.
OIP continually provides training sessions; publishes resource
materials and an informational newsletter; and maintains a
website providing access to the statute, rules, forms, and all
formal opinions.
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