Open records request sent to TCSG on July 8, 2024 Re: Compliance with new language added to OCGA 56-36-1 in 2024 SB 497

Updated with reply
SB 497 here (see lines 197-201)

To whom it may concern at TCSG,

Please regard this email as my official request for copies of public records.

Please send me a copy of any and all applications, affidavits, forms, guidelines, information pages and documents listing and/or explaining requirements for identification required by TCSG connected with the administration and processing of individuals who apply to benefit from the Registered Apprenticeship Program and the “High Demand Apprenticeship Program” (HDAP) administered by the Technical System of Georgia.

Please contact me with any questions.

Thank you,

D.A. King
Marietta
404-

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Response received via email on July 10, 2024 AT 8:52 PM (copied to Neely, Donna , McKoon, Josh)

Dear Mr. King,

We are in receipt of your request under Georgia Open Records Act. The documents you have requested are not available because they are being created now in compliance with the applicable law. As soon as these documents are finalized, we will submit them to you in fulfillment your pending request. Please do not hesitate to contact me with further questions or concerns.

Best regards,

Leigh Keever

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

TCSG

The below open records request to TCSG is pasted in reverse order – my original ORR is on the bottom., most recent reply on top.

D.A. King,

Thank you for your patience, D.A., and for taking the time to submit your Open Records Request. Pursuant to subparagraph (b)(I)(A) of O.C.G.A. 50-18-71, we are responding in a reasonable timeframe. You have requested copies of SAVE affidavits, applications, and Secure and Verifiable ID documents collected from specified employer participants in the apprenticeship program.

At this time, the requested records do not exist. The awarded companies were recently announced, and we are in the initial stages of the contracting process. This process includes the hiring of apprentices, submission of required documentation, and the verification of information prior to contracts to be drafted and executed.

It is anticipated that the requested records may become available by late February or early March. It would be best to submit a new request at that time to obtain the information.

Should you have any additional questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

When submitting future requests, use our ORR portal: Legal Services – TCSG | Technical College System of Georgia

Kind regards,

Leigh Keever

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Leigh Keever, M.A.

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

Technical College System of Georgia

1800 Century Place, NE, Ste. 400

Atlanta, GA 30345

404-679-4971–office

lkeever@tcsg.edu |www.TCSG.edu

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From: D. A. King <dk
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:32 AM
To: Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu>
Subject: Re: ORR

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Thank you.

dak

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On Dec 3, 2024, at 11:28 AM, Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu> wrote:

Mr. King,

Thank you for contacting the TCSG with your Open Records Act request. Pursuant to subparagraph (b)(I)(A) of O.C.G.A. 50-18-71 we wanted to notify you that the breadth of acquiring the requested data will take longer than the 3-day period. We anticipate having the documents you are requesting to you no later than Friday the 13^th of December.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,

Leigh Keever

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Leigh Keever, M.A.

Policy Coordinator

Office of Legal Services

Technical College System of Georgia

1800 Century Place, NE, Ste. 400

Atlanta, GA 30345

404-679-4971–office

lkeever@tcsg.edu |www.TCSG.edu

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From: D.A. King <>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 10:15 AM
To: Keever, Leigh <lkeever@tcsg.edu>; D’Alessio, Mark <MDAlessio@tcsg.edu>
Subject: ORR

Please regard this email as my official open record request for copies of documents pertaining to compliance with OCGA 50-36-1 in the HDAP Apprenticeship Program.

Please send me copies of SAVE affidavits, applications, and Secure and Verifiable ID collected from the below employer participants in the apprenticeship program. I understand that there may be some redaction.

5 Points Electrical

Ace Electric Inc.

All & Everything LLC

Ascendum Machinery Inc

B & W Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Bargeron Electric Company LLC

Caterpillar BCP, Inc.

Croy Electrical Inc.

Silver Sheet Metal

Delta Plumbing Inc.

Thank you,

D.A. King.