City of Evanston FOIA Policy

AI Summary

The City of Evanston FOIA Policy establishes procedures for compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) by defining how the City receives, processes, and responds to written requests for public records inspection, copying, or certification. The policy designates four positions as FOIA Officers with authority to grant or deny requests: the City Clerk, Evanston Police Department Records Manager or designee, Customer Service Representative of the Collector's Office, and an Assistant City Attorney. Requests must be submitted in writing via the NextRequest system at the City's website, by email, or in person at the City Clerk's Office at 2100 Ridge Avenue, and must include the requester's name, contact information, a specific description of records sought, and a statement of purpose. The policy's effective date is upon adoption by City Council, and all responses must conform to statutory time parameters and exemptions outlined in 5 ILCS 140/3 through 140/3.3.