Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests

Official Civic Right

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request

Governed by the New York State Public Officers Law, Article 6, §§ 84–90.

5 Business Days

Under NY POL § 89(3), the Records Access Officer must respond within five (5) business days by granting access, denying access with specific exemptions under § 87(2), or providing a written acknowledgment specifying an approximate determination date.

Fee Schedule

Pursuant to NY POL § 87(1)(b)(iii), inspection of records and transmission via email/electronic format are free of charge. Paper photocopies up to 9×14 inches are assessed at statutory $0.25 per page.

Right to Appeal

Pursuant to NY POL § 89(4)(a), any denial of access may be appealed in writing within thirty (30) days to the Town Board / FOIL Appeals Officer.

Fields marked * are required.

1. Requester Information

Full Legal Name

Organization / Media Outlet (if applicable)

Email Address

Telephone Number (optional)

Mailing Address (required for paper copy delivery)

2. Records Requested

Detailed Description of Records Sought

Under NY POL § 89(3), records must be described with sufficient specificity to enable a municipal search. Include relevant dates, project names, permit numbers, meeting dates, or departments.

Preferred Delivery Format

3. Statutory Fee Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that electronic inspection is free of charge, and paper photocopies incur a statutory fee of $0.25 per page pursuant to NY Public Officers Law § 87(1)(b)(iii).

Direct official recipient: townclerk@grandisland.example | Town of Grand Island, New York

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