Permits Government Records Council staff attorneys to adjudicate certain government records complaints.

This bill (A 3584) allows staff attorneys at New Jersey's Government Records Council to directly decide routine complaints about denied public records access, rather than requiring the full council to handle every case. It specifically authorizes these staff attorneys to receive, review, and issue decisions on complaints filed by individuals who were denied access to government records by a records custodian. For complex or novel cases, the full council would still convene after staff attorneys complete an initial review. This change streamlines the process for everyday complaints while preserving the council's role for more complicated disputes. The bill affects anyone seeking public records (e.g., citizens, journalists) and government agencies that deny access.