(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may submit to the records officer a petition for prompt review of such decision. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the records officer which accompanied the denial.

(2) Immediately after receiving a written request of review of a decision denying a public record, the records officer shall refer it to the office of the district president. The petition shall be reviewed promptly and the action of the records officer shall be approved or disapproved. Such approval or disapproval shall constitute final district action for purposes of judicial review.