Transparency – Freedom of Information Act

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides the public with the right to access government documents and records. The law provides that an individual may ask a public body for a copy of its records on a specific subject and that the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure, such as when the record contains an individual’s private information.

To view the Illinois Freedom of Information Act in full, click here.

FOIA requests may be submitted in writing via email to:
Lindsay Trost, Orland Township Executive Administrator
Email: LindsayT@Orlandtownship.org

 

FOIA requests regarding the Orland Township Road District must be submitted in writing, by either email or mail, to:

Nora Tuzim
Orland Township Road District
16125 S. Wolf Road
Orland Park, IL
Email: highway@orlandroaddistrict.org
Tel: (708) 403-5148
Fax: (708) 403-5165

 

Please be as specific as possible in any request for information. For your convenience, you may obtain a FOIA request form at the Orland Township office, or download one here , but the form is not required. Please note in your request whether you would like copies of the requested records or whether you would like to examine them in person. Please include your name, preferred telephone number, mailing address, and email address.

There is no fee for the first 50 pages of standard black and white paper copies. For more than 50 pages, there is a fee of $0.15 per page.

Within five business days, Orland Township will respond to your request informing you when and where the records may be viewed or copies may be obtained. If more time is needed to process the request, or the request has been denied, you will be informed at that time together with reasons for delay or denial.

Pursuant to Public Act 101-0504, by Jan. 1, 2021, IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) employers are required to post a link to Employer Cost and Participation Information. Please click here for the link.