§ 11-6. Requests for information.
(a) In general.
The exclusive employee organizations, MAPS, and retirees may request information and data related to the Employee and Retiree Health Benefits Program.
(b) City to honor requests.
The City shall honor and respond to a request described under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Request for information; format and delivery.
A request for information shall be delivered in an email addressed to the Director and Chief Human Capital Officer of the City Department of Human Resources, with copies sent to the City Director of Finance and Office of the Labor Commissioner.
(d) Delivery of information.
(1) In general.
The documents, information, and data provided to the HIC as a response to a request made under subsection (a) of this section shall be provided in a format organized by each health benefit plan offered.
(2) Separate disclosure.
When requested, the documents, information, and data provided shall include separate disclosure of revenues, claims, and expenses for:
(i) active employees;
(ii) pre-Medicare-eligible retirees;
(iii) Medicare-eligible retirees;
(iv) spouses of employees and retirees; and
(v) dependents of employees and retirees.
(e) Restriction of information.
(1) Withholding of requested materials barred.
Documents, information, and data requested under the authority of this subtitle may not be unreasonably withheld from disclosure to employee, MAPS, and retiree representatives.
(2) Unreasonable delay of communication.
The production of documents, information, and data requested under the authority of this subtitle may not be unreasonably delayed by any City agency or City vendor.
(3) Complaints.
Any complaint regarding the content or timing of the City's or City vendor's response to a request made under the authority of this subtitle shall be brought to the attention of the Labor Commissioner who shall attempt to resolve the issue within a reasonable time frame.
(4) Public Information Act.
Access to data and documents granted to the HIC under this section shall be in addition to any rights or remedies conferred under the Maryland Public Information Act.