Because of my employa' I respond to FOIA
A series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of government bodies at all levels in Illinois. These laws are intended to shed light on public business and elected official actions.
What are the sunshine laws. These include OMA, FOIA, and the Local records act.
FOIA is an acronym for what law?
What is the Freedom of Information Act?
Prairie Farm used to be home to this pet bandit.
What is a raccoon?
Spouse's middle name is Robert Rowdy.
Who is Chelsea Norton?
5 business days. Some exceptions, but it is urgent for us to respond to not be penalized.
Purpose of FOIA.
It ensures that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government by public officials and staff - with a few exceptions.
Records transparency is a primary duty for CPD.
Our City used to have two park districts. Name them.
What are Champaign and Mayfair?
This department head wants staff to be paid in crypto.
Who is Jimmy Gleason?
Ways in which someone may submit a FOIA request to the park district?
Park District approved communication channels for use with staff and the public.
What are MS Office programs such as outlook and teams as well as text messaging, zoom and crexendo (phone only).
Any written communication you make about park district business on any platform is subject to FOIA. If we are unable to search it, the PAC is able to impound it. Do not allow staff to use groupme, FB messenger, etc.
Eddie Albert Gardens are named in honor of the actor who is most famous for starring in this TV show.
What is Green Acres?
Double Jeopardy
How do you know if sniper loves you?
What are salary and benefits information? Hot topic items like wildlife management, public policy, pending lawsuits, prevailing wage, petitions, newsworthy items.
Your communications should be treated like they are a postcard with expectation that they could be viewed in the public or someone may link your correspondence to another rabbit hole!
True or false. Our vendors are exempt from FOIA requests.
What is false. Make sure RFPs and agreements notify vendors that they will need to comply with FOIA with limited exemptions for trade secrets or proprietary information.
This park's namesake served as an electronics educator at Chanute during WWII, was the principal of Washington Elementary School for 21 years, served on the Board of Directors for Frances Nelson Health Center among many other storied accomplishments.
Who is Odelia Wesley?
Don't ask this Department Head to cannonball.
Who is Heather Miller?
My response as a staff member if a patron states you can EXPECT them to submit a FOIA request.
Immediately reach out to your supervisor, Jarrod and the Executive Director with as much details as possible.
Note their language. A threat is common when someone is unhappy for a variety of reasons.
FOIA Exemptions (i.e., items that are typically not subject to disclosure).
Private information or unique identifiers. SS#, Drivers license #, biometric identifiers, passwords, medical records, personal telephone numbers, etc.
Three Champaign Park District recreation/community centers no longer exist. Name them.
What are Beardsley, Teen, and Southside?
Has the cutest kids.
Who is Jarrod Scheuneman?