trailer 0000017505 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). 0000002196 00000 n 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. 0000055797 00000 n 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. \7*.k\=Y:u- Tk|l \FGbFW,'\m']r*t9*C.G8 O"9Ss"0oxEe[ @*2&&# $/p^yA2~1~1wi&=Yw9*~ . For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov. Fax: (217) 782-1396 Phone: 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. . Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Fax: 217-782-8827Or submit your request online through our Public Records Center, Public Access Counselor Training courses are open to all federal government employees. %PDF-1.6 % Please note that completion of an alternative FOIA / OMA training program currently does not complete the mandated requirement. Fax: 217-782-8827 October 20, 2020, Virtual Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act (202) 514 - FOIA (3642). Please note that these training sessions are open to government personnel and contractors only. 0000226187 00000 n 0000002759 00000 n June 3, 2021, Exemption 1 and Exemption 7 Workshop 0000067679 00000 n 0000028360 00000 n 0000002648 00000 n 3. TOI will continue to monitor the progress of the repair and update you when information is available. The International Municipal Lawyer's Association (IMLA)recently published an article titled "Social Media and the City - Current UPDATE 11/14/13 - Circuit Court overturned PAC ruling, finding that District did not violate OMA by signing agreement in executive session; On June 10, 2022, Governor Pritzker signed the Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency Act, 50 ILCS 70/1 et seq ., into law. 0000067566 00000 n You must complete the training program established and managed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS endstream endobj 1349 0 obj <>stream A Few Important Points About FOIA. Directions viaGoogle Maps. 0000028474 00000 n Due to a ransomware attack on the Attorney Generals computer network, electronic training has been unavailable since April 2021. (1-877-299-3642) Under OMA, every school board member must complete the Attorney Generals OMA electronic training program or the IASB training program within 90 days of taking the oath of office for the board members first term and file a certification of completion with his or her school board. How to Register on the FOIA/PAC Portal Site. The Attorney General's Office has made several security enhancements to our training portal site. In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non operational. University Relations is the single point of intake for FOIA requests; if you receive a request, please forward it ASAP to foia@uillinois.edu The University has five days (plus a five-day extension) to respond to non-commercial requests and 21 days to respond to commercial requests. If you are required by statute to complete the OMA or FOIA training, you must first register to the new portal, even if you have previously completed OMA and FOIA training on the Attorney General's Office's website. 500 S. 2nd Street F 0000068450 00000 n Please read our full. 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 A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The office has issued the following statement from the link below. 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. 500 S. 2nd Street 0000005600 00000 n Monday, May 17, 2021 Julie Tappendorf 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. 0000068395 00000 n 0000006063 00000 n 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. 102, par. OIP manages all training registration throughEventbrite. 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). Fax: (217) 782-1396 @ R Hw[VNQ9 0[E|i ll+PF=H (3'/7gV&'*{5 U; 2Tx0peWrq!H_e?>#dkAs)60mf8_L6mkl'0^ l//- ac3\Wc).lZ>1ZlVL^!97g:&>c*3fYUtZz\HWOWRb^ ue0%Nz`S_ 6w 0000093806 00000 n We will announce more training opportunities for the spring at a later date. October 15, 2020, Virtual Freedom of Information Act Litigation Seminar Office of the Attorney General 0000027490 00000 n Chicago, IL 60603-5144 You will find the OMA and FOIA trainings as the first choice under that menu. January 14, 2021, Virtual Exemption 1 and Exemption 7 Workshop School Districts. 0000015534 00000 n Drainage Districts. 0000012170 00000 n The Internet allows you to connect with people all over the world. September 29, 2020 Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. Fax: (217) 782-1396 You must complete the training program established and managed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Helping Build Strong Townships since 1907, Township Officials of Illinois | 3217 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702 | Park Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Conservation Districts. 510 Regency Centre endstream endobj 1348 0 obj <>stream Each attendee must register separately using their own government email address. Attorney General Madigan appointed Cara Smith to the position of Public Access Counselor. The office has issued the following statement from the. 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. Suite 800 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. February 1, 2022 After being unavailable for the majority of calendar year 2021 due to an April 2021 hacking incident, the Illinois Attorney General's website containing the required electronic Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and Open Meetings Act ("OMA") trainings is now available. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. As part of its responsibility to encourage agency compliance with the FOIA, OIP offers a number of training opportunities throughout the year for agency FOIA professionals and individuals with FOIA responsibilities. Fighting fraud and unlawful acts against public bodies including theft of state revenue or misuse of public funds. Many provisions of the Act take effect July 1, 2021. Once you have successfully logged in to the website, please locate the "Training/Registration Portal" menu on the left side of the screen. We've summarized the OMA training requirement for public body members below. Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. OAG FOIA Officer (to request documents for this office) Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. 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. Official websites use .gov 0000010941 00000 n 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. 0000012848 00000 n Office of the Attorney General 0000094405 00000 n In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. The Attorney General believes that an open, honest and accountable government, the cornerstone of a democracy, can be achieved only through the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. The office has oversight of several important laws that ensure the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. An official website of the United States government. Fire Protection Districts. 0000014444 00000 n An elected school board member can satisfy the OMA training by participating in a course of training sponsored or conducted by an organization created under Article 23 of the School Code. The Attorney General's Office has made several security enhancements to our training portal site. Office of the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection Protecting consumers and businesses from fraud, deception, and unfair business practices Safer Communities Fighting crime, protecting children, serving crime victims, and providing resources for law enforcement Preserving the Environment You can also inquire about a request for review and appeals for your FOIA requests. endstream endobj 51 0 obj <>stream Rockford, IL 61107-6827 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). 0 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 55 West Monroe If you have any questions, please contact our office. Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA Fax: (217) 782-1396 Public.Access@ilag.gov. We are currently updating the training module. xref Two pillars that uphold a functioning democracy are the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA). 0000027848 00000 n Ask questions about the public records requests you have made. %%EOF Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). Apply the presumption of openness and work with requesters in a spirit of cooperation. E-mail Public Access. 0000027657 00000 n 132 0 obj <>stream Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing precautions, OIP will continue to offer virtual training sessions that will be taught in real-time by OIP instructors. Report Public Corruption or Refer a Case to Public Integrity Bureau, Public Access Counselor Under FOIA, a school board must designate at least one employee or officer as its FOIA Officer who is responsible for receiving FOIA requests and issuing responses within the statutory timelines. 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. Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA 0000019790 00000 n 0000055860 00000 n H\j@z9&aX>,A, Y>wJjQnwKNCs;u};pI^kcF~e\+=lm?%zp}%t=xOQ1bp&LuIUoNBw_3Y"o[_oxxUR[B[\pI.B'{ldo0}K (1-877-299-3642) 0000094599 00000 n 0000014868 00000 n 0000027034 00000 n These are as follows: 1. - Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1. The OMA doesauthorize an alternative training option for some members of public bodies (but not all, unfortunately). - Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1. 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. A drainage district commissioner can satisfy the OMA training by participating in a course of training sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents the drainage districts created under the Illinois Drainage Code. 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 OAG FOIA Officer (to request documents for this office) Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 217-782-1090 Fax: 217-782-8827 Some of the content may be considered attorney advertising material under the applicable rules of certain states. Suite 400 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. 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). 0000004880 00000 n Municipalities. Individuals with hearing or 0000072363 00000 n The Attorney General has the duty and responsibility to ensure that Illinois has an open and honest government that is accountable to the people it serves. ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF HEALTH CARE MARKET CONSOLIDATIONS. TOI will continue to monitor the progress of the repair and update you when information is available. `ht_P@ \J@1 Q"oS-303cL"&]8'x[AsWvz}mtHE D|% 0000014018 00000 n Phone: 0000015030 00000 n Municipal Minute | Powered by BloggerDesign by Hudson Theme | Blogger Theme by NewBloggerThemes.com, Blog comments do not reflect the views or opinions of the Author or Ancel Glink. Friday, March 24 2023. Registration will open one month prior to the date of the training. In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. 0000026686 00000 n 0000008085 00000 n We encourage you to check this site routinely as new materials are made available. fax:618.343.3546 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. Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during spring and summer 2021. 0000068082 00000 n 0000055974 00000 n There is no set completion date for the website repairs at this time. Please note public body members and designees are not penalized for failure to complete the electronic training within the statutory time periods. Once registered, you will need to click the "Login to the Portal" button on the top right of this page. Office of the Attorney General 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. Fax: (217) 782-1396 January 21, 2021, VirtualPrivacy Considerations Workshop 0000028585 00000 n $FH9SFGqw0vt07)w40 248 | 2021-2022 ILLINOIS BLUE BOOK OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL The Attorney General is the state's chief legal and law enforcement officer, responsible . 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. This guide has been prepared by O'Halloran Kosoff Geitner & Cook, LLC for the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust. 0000095324 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. 0000004286 00000 n 0000026763 00000 n Phone: 0000093040 00000 n 0000027181 00000 n 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 cv/I4\{XR28nZysK"')Z]}}qdDRJd18< ~^) S,uqRfQ,#]I8c8nlW?DuG2 MhuiMSeO +_ )H The Public Access Counselor (PAC) is a part of the Office of the Attorney General. 0000067059 00000 n 0000094483 00000 n "!a $`H` 0000093693 00000 n Suite 460 June 10, 2021, Procedural Requirements and Fees 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. 0000004148 00000 n 0 0000071913 00000 n As part of its responsibility to encourage agency compliance with the FOIA, OIP offers a number of training opportunities throughout the year for agency FOIA professionals and individuals with FOIA responsibilities. %PDF-1.4 % 6. https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/publicnotice/OAG_Network_Compromise_Public_Notice.pdf, https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/downformaintenancepacmessage.html. 0000006514 00000 n 0000027734 00000 n Read More. 0 To issue binding opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to Requests for Review submitted by members of the public. Directions viaGoogle Maps, 550 Warrenville Road H\n0z 1-877-299-FOIA Additionally, some records may be subject to confidentiality provisions imposed by other state statutes. An elected or appointed member of a park district, forest preserve district, or conservation district board can satisfy the OMA training by participating in a course of training sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents park districts created in the Park District Code. Monday, March 27 2023. fax:217.356.3548 Collinsville, IL 62234-4658 0000006998 00000 n To provide electronic training to all FOIA Officers and all persons designated by public bodies to receive OMA training. 0000004421 00000 n Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ph: 630.929.3639 Training courses are open to all federal government employees. The problem is that the Illinois Attorney General's website was hacked, so the PAC's electronic OMA training has been inaccessible for months. Illinois Attorney General - Internet Safety Kids & Teens Technology has allowed you to communicate, share and find entertainment much more easily. January 19, 2021, VirtualExemption 4 and Exemption 5 Workshop So, if you are a member of one of the public bodies listed above, you may have an alternative to the Attorney General OMA training and might want to contact one of the eligible organizations to ask about their training programs (i.e., the Illinois Municipal League (IML) for municipalities). eligible to request the recording under FOIA. Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. In 2019, the Illinois Attorney General's Office issued Public Access Opinion 19-001, a binding opinion which found that a subject of the recording and the officer, and their respective legal representatives, may obtain the recording regardless of whether or why it has been flagged. 0000067757 00000 n To issue advisory opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to requests by public bodies. OIP manages all training registration throughEventbrite. All Rights Reserved. April 13, 2021, Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act 500 S. 2nd Street Copyright var creditsyear = new Date();document.write(creditsyear.getFullYear()); After soul not for the majority of calendar year 2021 mature to an April 2021 chop incident, the Illinois Attorney General's website features the required electronic Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and Open Meetings Act ("OMA") trainings are now available. Illinois Attorney General FOIA/OMA Portal. As Fiscal Year 2021 quickly approaches, we are pleased to announce these virtual training courses, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page.
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