The Dalles City Council approved a public records policy on Monday. City Attorney Jonathan Kara put the policy together, following standards set by Oregon Public Records Law allowing for municipalities to draw up reasonable rules to protect its records and prevent interference with City staff’s regular discharge of duties. Requests would be directed through the City Attorney’s office, and the City would provide a response within ten days. Kara told Councilors the policy is designed to meet a number of goals, including being “user friendly.” Kara noted the City receives public records requests on a daily basis.