Part 1 explains the fundamental concepts of Ohio’s Public Records Act and the important terms and definitions under the Act, including what is a “public record,” what is a “public office,” and when is a record “kept by” a public office.

This module includes a required Designee Form.  If you are the designee taking the training on behalf of one or more elected officials, list the names of the elected officials on whose behalf you are taking the training.  You must submit this form to complete Part 1 of the training.