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Freedom of Information Act

 

State of Illinois Public Freedom of Information Act

The Lombard Park District makes every effort to comply with the State of Illinois Public Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. FOIA requests may be submitted to the Administrative Offices in person, by mail or by e-mail. Freedom of Information Request Forms may be obtained by calling 630-627-1281 or download a form.

 

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law is used to ensure that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government, and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials. The Freedom of Information Act is also used to make sure that public employees are consistent with the terms of this Act. Additional information regarding FOIA can be found at the Illinois Attorney General’s website.

 

This act is not intended to be used to violate individual privacy, nor for the purpose of furthering a commercial enterprise, or to disrupt the duty-undertaken work of any public body independent of the fulfillment of any of the rights of the people to access to information (5 ILCS 140/1). If the FOIA request is for commercial purposes, the District must comply within 21 business days.

 

Unless information falls within an express statutory exemption, it must be disclosed under FOIA (5 ILCS 140/3).

 

The public body must generally comply with the request within five working days (5 ILCS 140/3). Certain exceptions allow an additional five days. Fees and costs of $0.15 per page in excess of 50 pages may apply to reproducing or certifying public records. If a fee is due, you will be contacted on the cost, which must be paid prior to receiving the documents.

 

FOIA Officer

Andrea Chiappetta, Director of Finance & Personnel
Lombard Park District
227 W Parkside Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 627-1281
Fax: (630) 627-1286
achiappetta@lombardparks.com

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