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Freedom of Information Forms Freedom of Information Compliance Introduction
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT COMPLIANCE INTRODUCTION:
There were some significant changes in the Freedom of Information Act of 1982 that became effective January 1, 2010. Some of the more significant changes are:
1) The response time for a Public Body to respond to a request has been decreased from seven to five business days.
2) Definition of "public record" to include electronic communications; new definition of "private information" and new definition of "commercial purpose"
3) Addition of four new sections concerning the disclosure of certain types of documents:
Section 2.5, records relating to public funds are public records subject to copying and inspection
Section 2.10, certified payroll records, Prevailing Wage Act
Section 2.15, disclosure of arrest reports within 72 hours and governs the treatment of criminal history records
Section 2.20, settlement agreements are public records that are subject to disclosure
4) Commercial Requests must be responded to in one of four ways within 21 working days after receiving a commercial request
5) The creation of a Public Access Counselor, who must be a licensed attorney appointed by the Attorney General and who will review all denials and issue a binding opinion within 60 days after the request for review. That binding opinion is subject to administrative review by either party.
FOIA Flow Chart
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
CITY OF MONMOUTH
100 East Broadway
The administration of the City of Monmouth exists to provide municipal order and services through the election of a Mayor and eight aldermen whose purpose as a Council is to represent the citizens of Monmouth through informed decisions that determine the policies and laws for the City of Monmouth.
Mayor - Rod Davies
City Clerk Susan Trevor
Elected Officials
Fire Chief
601 Industrial Park
Police Chief
500 S. Main St.
Zoning Administrator
100 E. Broadway
City Administrator
Council
Public Works
Treasurer Alex Hardin
EMC - Privatized
Administrative Staff
Zoning Assistant
Zoning Adm. Assistant
Operating Budget $24,653,771
Staffing -
7 Full time City Hall Employees
3 Part Time City Hall Employees
1 Full Time Airport Employee
City Council
Alderman Tim Heatherly 1st Ward Alderman Bob Wells 3rd Ward
Alderman Dave Rutledge 1st Ward Alderwoman Vicki McNamara 3rd Ward
Alderman Dave Bates 2nd Ward Alderman Dan Heatherly 4th Ward
Alderman Les Dollinger 2nd Ward Alderman Jaime Godina 4th Ward
Board of Fire & Police Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals
Doug Hardin,Chairman Everitt Hardin, Chairman Paul Schuytema, Chairman
Bernard Cerar, Vice Chairman Steve Pearson Dennis Rhoades
Bob Hawk, Secretary Jevanie Gillen Don Fillman
Fred Jenks Judge Ron Tenold
Cemetery Board Tom Johnson David Noel
Mike Pearson, Chairman Pamala Lybarger Jack McBride
Trevor Davies Al McGuire
John Turnbull Eddie Burton
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Freedom of Information Act
MONMOUTH FIRE PENSION BOARD
601 Industrial Park Road
To oversee the management of funds for the Monmouth Fire Pension and to dispers monthly pensions to retired officers.
President - Charles Austin
Secretary - Justin Thomas
Estimated Annual Budget - $475,000
CITY OF MONMOUTH BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
500 South Main Street
To ensure and enact the fair and impartial procedures for the hiring, promoting, and disciplinary actions taken for and against the City of Monouth Firefighter and Police Officers.
President - Doug Hardin
V. President - Bernie Cerar
Staffing - No paid positions Estimated Annual Budget - $3,000
No oversight body
3 Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of Monmouth
Monmouth Fire Department 601 Industrial Park Road
Office of the Fire Chief
Staffing
1 Fire Chief
15 Firefighters
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Chairman Doug Hardin
Vice Chairman Bernie Cerar Secretary Bob Hawk
Requesting records through the Freedom of Information Act
1. All requests must be submitted in writing
2. Request forms may be picked up at the City Hall, 100 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL
3. Requests will be processed within 5 days unless an extension of five (5) additional days is justified under Sec. 3(e) of the Act.
4. Request fees: First 50 pages of black and white copies - no charge
Each additional black and white copy .15C Each color copy .30C
Each DVD $1.00
Each CD .75C
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