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In Illinois, our most important transparency laws the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA) - endeavor to open the workings of government to the public, shed light on government actions and, in the process, strengthen our democracy. 0000026841 00000 n Directions viaGoogle Maps, 301 North Neil Street Individuals with hearing or 0000005300 00000 n Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during spring and summer 2021. -N X JLU}6/h9g=Bc dITn#G^#!e '7*7msdyk2dF;][7tT iw"'|CAQuu7*I^RH?l-)Tjj'Mm| J RxfmJ3D\H1Ngxka[mjzQD-a4DzdJvPkiSY\r_s: CYzCM=;s9OL|s#srKYi. 500 S. 2nd Street OIP is also always available to provide individualized training sessions to any interested agency, which can be tailored to fit training needs. Apply the presumption of openness and work with requesters in a spirit of cooperation. Drainage Districts. The new courses and dates scheduled for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 are: Continuing FOIA Education 0000017505 00000 n June 3, 2021, Exemption 1 and Exemption 7 Workshop Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). endstream endobj 39 0 obj <>>> endobj 40 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page/PieceInfo>/PageTransformationMatrixList<0[1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0]>>/PageUIDList<0 1135>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>>> endobj 41 0 obj [42 0 R 43 0 R] endobj 42 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[467.253 563.252 506.446 550.041]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 43 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[54.0 549.252 87.4287 536.041]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 44 0 obj <> endobj 45 0 obj <> endobj 46 0 obj <> endobj 47 0 obj <> endobj 48 0 obj <> endobj 49 0 obj <> endobj 50 0 obj <>stream The Illinois Attorney General's Office, in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Local Government Network, will host a webinar on the Illinois Open Meetings Act Thursday, June 16 from Noon - 1:00 p.m. . Springfield, Illinois 62701 xref Citizenship and Imm Today's post is a quick reminder of the legal restrictions on municipal regulation of political signage. Phone: Training courses are open to all federal government employees. 217-782-1090 0000093806 00000 n 0000027848 00000 n OAG FOIA Officer 38 0 obj <> endobj 0000028474 00000 n Source: Illinois Attorney General FOIA/OMA Portal, 2022 Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn LLPItasca 847-670-9000Peoria 309-671-9000O'Fallon 618-622-0999, Partner & Chair, Corporate Practice Group, U.S. Supreme Court Halts OSHAs Employee Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers, Public Body Failed to Justify Withholding Media Strategies and Documents Labeled "Attorney-Client Privileged" Under FOIA. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. This is the message members of public bodies see when they try to access the online training required by the OMA: We are sorry this section of the Illinois Attorney General's is currently down. The office has issued the following statement from the link below. by using the 7-1-1 relay service. You can also fax your request to 217-782-1396. - Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1. PUBLIC ACCESS OPINION 22-003 (Request for Review 2021 PAC 69031) (February 10, 2022) OPEN MEETINGS ACT: Improper Remote Meeting During a Public Health Emergency. (1-877-299-3642) Under the Illinois law, the Public Access Counselor has several responsibilities, including: To provide educational materials to the public and to respond to informal inquiries. 0000008085 00000 n Report Public Corruption or Refer a Case to Public Integrity Bureau, Public Access Counselor TOI will continue to monitor the progress of the repair and update you when information is available. 0000068395 00000 n Office of Information Policy OAG FOIA Officer Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 217-782-1090 Fax: 217-782-8827 Or submit your request online through our Public Records Center. 0000056008 00000 n 0000027181 00000 n 0000026919 00000 n Unfortunately, members of public bodies not covered by an alternative training option under the OMA (like library districts, for example) will have to wait for the PAC to get their online training up and running - or seek legislative relief to add an option for a public body that is not covered by an alternative training option. Open Meetings Act Training: Administered online through the Office of the Illinois Attorney General found at the following link: Office of the Illinois Attorney General -FOIA and PAC Site (ilag.gov) Register in order to receive proof of completion. "!a $`H` October 20, 2020, Virtual Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act According to Thompson, if you have any questions about Illinois' open records and open meetings laws, you can email public.access@ilag.gov or call the PAC's hotline: 1-877-299-FOIA (3642). Descriptions of each course are available on Eventbrite and theTraining page of OIP's site. JB Pritzker on Jan. 22, 2021, the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act (the Act) implements sweeping reform impacting many aspects of the criminal justice system, including pre-arrest diversion, policing, pretrial, sentencing, and corrections. Fighting fraud and unlawful acts against public bodies including theft of state revenue or misuse of public funds. 0000093309 00000 n To issue binding opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to Requests for Review submitted by members of the public. Office of the Attorney General Directions viaGoogle Maps. Office of the Attorney General Introduction. 1351 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<804BFAC361459C40814FFDFA26F504EC>]/Index[1343 15]/Info 1342 0 R/Length 59/Prev 949053/Root 1344 0 R/Size 1358/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream As you know with the start of the new term (May 17, 2021) you have 90 days to complete the required FOIA / OMA training with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Directions viaGoogle Maps. Illinois Compiled Statutes Table of Contents. 0000013665 00000 n 0000094405 00000 n These courses have been designed to offer training opportunities for personnel from all stages of the FOIA workforce, from new hires to the experienced FOIA professionals or FOIA managers. https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/downformaintenancepacmessage.html hb```f``: "@9RL40*\yR.00u]vas2|E\x}ZFN4YfjInO2 IE Open Meetings Act Elected Appointed Members, FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (Members of the Public), FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (Members of the Public) - En Espanol, FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (Public Bodies, OMA Frequently Asked Questions (Members of the Public), OMA Frequently Asked Questions (Public Bodies). Due to the systems shutdown, FOIA Officers have not been able to take required initial or annual trainings, and OMA designees and many new board members have not been able to take required OMA trainings through this website. 0000006514 00000 n eligible to request the recording under FOIA. Once registered, you will need to click the "Login to the Portal" button on the top right of this page. A Few Important Points About FOIA. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 0000094067 00000 n Now that newly elected or appointed officers have taken or are about to take the oath of office, we have gotten a number of questions about the required Open Meetings Act training that all members of public bodies must take within 90 days of taking office. Due to COVID-19, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. Monday, March 27 2023. 2Tx0peWrq!H_e?>#dkAs)60mf8_L6mkl'0^ l//- ac3\Wc).lZ>1ZlVL^!97g:&>c*3fYUtZz\HWOWRb^ ue0%Nz`S_ 6w 0000002196 00000 n You can also inquire about a request for review and appeals for your FOIA requests. 0000027034 00000 n In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. 0000007974 00000 n In addition, every school board must designate members, employees or officers to complete the Attorney Generals OMA electronic training program within 30 days after designation. 217-782-1090 0000026686 00000 n Please note that completion of an alternative FOIA / OMA training program currently does not complete the mandated requirement. 1-877-299-FOIA ph: 618.343.3540 0000067059 00000 n The courses and dates scheduled so far for Fiscal Year 2021 are: Virtual Annual FOIA Report Refresher Training This guide has been prepared by O'Halloran Kosoff Geitner & Cook, LLC for the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust. 0000028508 00000 n Park Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Conservation Districts. 0000004421 00000 n document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 55 West Monroe LL%vpbX%TJ.ZNi Af`cOL8 q!._;.VVk49. Newly Elected Officials Training on May 21st, New Article Discusses 6 Possible Outcomes in Supreme Court Wetland Case (Koontz), "Social Media and the City" - New Article, School Board Violated OMA by Not Discussing Item Prior to Voting, Compliance with the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act, Annexation Agreement Binds Successor Owner of Part of Property, Election Sign Regulations (and Limitations), PAC Finds Public Body in Violation of OMA for its "Meet and Greet", Court Upholds Denial of Request for Shooting Incident Records as Unduly Burdensome. Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). The office has issued the following statement from the. `ht_P@ \J@1 Q"oS-303cL"&]8'x[AsWvz}mtHE D|% Filing a Freedom of Information Act for OAG records, Public Integrity and Corruption Investigations. Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA (1-877-299-3642) Fax: (217) 782-1396 E-mail: public.access@ilag.gov What does the Public Access Counselor do? Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. 0000005683 00000 n You must complete the training program established and managed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. If you have any questions regarding required FOIA/OMA trainings, please contact Steve Richart, Heather Brickman, Kerry Pipal, or James Levi in our Corporate/Board Governance practice group. July 21, 2021. 2021 Illinois Municipal Treasurers Institute The Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts: Better Understanding and Compliance November 17, 2021 Public Access Bureau Illinois Attorney General's Office Public Access Counselor Position within the Attorney General's Office Created by amendments to FOIA effective January 1, 2010. 0000002648 00000 n OIP manages all training registration throughEventbrite. Office of the Attorney General 0000093693 00000 n Many provisions of the Act take effect July 1, 2021. Collinsville, IL 62234-4658 !k[0f1[_ 8`K? Some records are not subject to release via the FOIA process. 500 S. 2nd Street A member of a fire protection district board of trustees can satisfy the OMA training by participating in a training sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents fire protection districts created under the Fire Protection District Act. Suite 460 Fax: (217) 782-1396 Friday, March 24 2023. %%EOF The Illinois Attorney Generals Public Access Counselor (PAC) provides the required electronic training for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers, and Open Meetings Act (OMA) compliance for elected and appointed members and OMA Designees. ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PASS RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LEGISLATION. @ R Hw[VNQ9 0[E|i ll+PF=H (3'/7gV&'*{5 U; Open Meetings Act Elected Appointed Members, FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (Members of the Public), FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (Members of the Public) - En Espanol, FOIA Frequently Asked Questions (Public Bodies, OMA Frequently Asked Questions (Members of the Public), OMA Frequently Asked Questions (Public Bodies). To provide electronic training to all FOIA Officers and all persons designated by public bodies to receive OMA training. 0000024193 00000 n Copyright var creditsyear = new Date();document.write(creditsyear.getFullYear()); Municipalities. The office has oversight of several important laws that ensure the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. Once you have successfully logged in to the website, please locate the "Training/Registration Portal" menu on the left side of the screen. May 11, 2021, Privacy Considerations Workshop HMOA+|Hc7BU*{kQ @@-~=UBZx>30"zP"~\=C\~\N-^L"NSbqz]Hi/3$QAy$C/l|[=P_}CUR^}JV It is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. ph: 217.363.3040 0000013246 00000 n A multifactor authentication is included in the login process to protect this site and your information. 0000094483 00000 n All Rights Reserved. 0000027995 00000 n E-mail: public.access@ilag.gov. 0000226039 00000 n (1-877-299-3642) 0000028360 00000 n Training courses are open to all federal government employees. cv/I4\{XR28nZysK"')Z]}}qdDRJd18< ~^) S,uqRfQ,#]I8c8nlW?DuG2 MhuiMSeO +_ )H To work to resolve or mediate disputes between members of the public and public bodies concerning FOIA requests and compliance with OMA. endstream endobj 52 0 obj <> endobj 53 0 obj <> endobj 54 0 obj <> endobj 55 0 obj <> endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <>stream If you are required by statute to complete the OMA or FOIA training, you must first register to the new site, even if you have previously registered for OMA or FOIA training.Please click on the button at the top right . In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non operational. Champaign, IL 61820-3169 We will make it available shortly. (5 ILCS 120/1.02) (from Ch. Members of a public body that were newly elected or appointed in 2021, or those that have not previously completed the training during their most recent term of office should register and complete the OMA Electronic Training. 0000094145 00000 n The office has issued the following statement from the link below. We are currently updating the training module. For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov. In Illinois, Topic said if a FOIA request is denied outright, an agency does not respond by the required deadline, or it produces only some records or none at all and it appears there are more files purposely not being released, that is grounds to file a lawsuit challenging the denial of information under Illinois' FOIA. 0000226187 00000 n Two pillars that uphold a functioning democracy are the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA). Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. On the pages of this website, you will find detailed information to help the public and government officials and employees to understand and comply with FOIA and OMA. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest. Fire Protection Districts. Springfield, Illinois 62701 1-877-299-FOIA To issue advisory opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to requests by public bodies. E-mail Public Access. endstream endobj 1344 0 obj <>/Metadata 149 0 R/OCProperties<>/OCGs[1352 0 R]>>/Outlines 220 0 R/PageLayout/SinglePage/Pages 1335 0 R/StructTreeRoot 285 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1345 0 obj <>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Trans 1356 0 R/Type/Page>> endobj 1346 0 obj <>stream Lisle, IL 60532-4311 The PACs website is back up and running again including the OMA and FOIA electronic training, but the process is slightly different based on the PACs new security enhancements. The Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) provides the required electronic training for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers, and Open Meetings Act (OMA) compliance for elected and appointed members and OMA Designees. How to Register on the FOIA/PAC Portal Site. We are pleased to announce these virtual training courses through July 2021, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. We encourage you to check this site routinely as new materials are made available. 0000055974 00000 n Office of the Attorney General . Please note public body members and designees are not penalized for failure to complete the electronic training within the statutory time periods. 0000094859 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % 0000067451 00000 n The OMA doesauthorize an alternative training option for some members of public bodies (but not all, unfortunately). It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business and that the people have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business. Cooperating with the Executive Inspector General to receive and investigate complaints. 0000012170 00000 n 0000055797 00000 n The Office of Information Policy continues to offer virtual FOIA trainings in Fiscal Year 2021, about OIP Announces Additional FOIA Training Dates, about OIP Announces New FOIA Training Dates for Fiscal Year 2023, about OIP Announces Upcoming Training Dates, about OIP Announces FOIA Trainings for Fiscal Year 2021, Virtual Procedural Requirements and Fees Training, OIP Announces Additional FOIA Training Dates, OIP Announces New FOIA Training Dates for Fiscal Year 2023, OIP Announces FOIA Trainings for Fiscal Year 2021. Note that the OMA requires that all public bodies designate employees, officers or members to receive training on compliance with the OMA and submit a list of designated persons to the PAC. 0000007418 00000 n 0000095324 00000 n Apply statutory protections for sensitive information. The office also investigates fraud against government bodies and employees or officials who break the public trust.
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