Section 220-RICR-50-05-1.2 - Purposes and PolicyA. To establish a defined public records procedure for the Department of Administration ("Department") which is consistent with requirements of the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act ("APRA"), R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1, et seq. as amended.B. To facilitate open and transparent government at the Department to the greatest extent possible, while balancing privacy rights of the public, employees and vendors of the State.C. To recognize the public's right to access public records while balancing an individual's right to be protected from an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-50-05-1.2