FOIA

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) declares that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the business of the government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of the Act.

The individuals designated as FOIA Officers by the Village of Fisher will be responsible for processing all requests for information submitted under the Act.  The current FOIA Officers for the Village are Mayor Michael Bayler and Village Clerk Christa Moore.

FOIA Requests may be submitted:

• in person or mailed to 100 E. School Street, Fisher, IL  61843
• faxed to (217) 897-1623
• emailed to fishervillagehall@mchsi.com

Requests for information can be made using the FOIA Request Form, or at the Fisher Village office at 100 E. School Street.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm (closed 12:00pm to 1:00pm).  Records may be inspected, copied or provided electronically.  If inspected, a Village employee must be present during the inspection of records.

Decisions on all FOIA requests can be reviewed by the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.  Her contact information is: Cara Smith, Public Access Counselor, Office of the Attorney General, 500 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62706. Phone: (877) 299-3642. Fax: (217) 782-1396. Email: publicaccess@atg.state.il.us

For more information on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, please visit the Attorney General's FOIA page.