1. (1) Pursuant to GRAMA, an individual may appeal an access denial to USU records to the University President as the chief administrative officer or the President's designee under Subsection 63G-2-401(9). The President delegates to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services authority to issue and carry out decisions regarding GRAMA records and

   appeals and the authority to carry out the appeal process outlined within this rule. This designation of authority will remain in effect until the University President rescinds such authority.

2. (2) If the USU Records Manager denies access to a record, the requestor may appeal that determination:

   1. (a) to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services;
   2. (b) within 30 days of the determination; and
   3. (c) by providing written notice of appeal according to Section 63G-2-401 and as outlined in the denial USU issued pursuant to Section 63G-2-205.
3. (3) A requestor may contest the accuracy or completeness of the records concerning the requestor.

4. (4) Appeals from decisions described in Subsection R813-2-7(3):

   1. (a) are governed by Title 63G, Chapter 4, the Utah Administrative Procedures Act; and
   2. (b) shall be conducted informally rather than formally, per Section 63G-4-203.

KEY: higher education, GRAMA, records

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-2-204; 63G-3-201