ph: 630.929.3639 Once the registration period begins, you may register by providing your name and email address onOIPs Eventbrite pagefor that course. 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. 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. The following individuals should complete the training as soon as possible: Once completed, please provide the certificate of completion to the designated individual for your respective public body. ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PASS RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LEGISLATION. 0000068082 00000 n 1-877-299-FOIA 0000055473 00000 n 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. Descriptions of each course are available on Eventbrite and theTraining page of OIP's site. If you have any questions, please contact our office. To issue advisory opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to requests by public bodies. 0000017505 00000 n Office of the Attorney General 0000012170 00000 n 0000028585 00000 n In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. speech disabilities can reach us 0000002759 00000 n endstream endobj startxref E-mail Public Access. As Fiscal Year 2021 quickly approaches, we are pleased to announce these virtual training courses, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page. 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. hSmo0+;I H\0l/ B-x?lw(^;)]XLPvP_pmgpw5+:X7]=?vQT|Y2|4Ep 0000010941 00000 n Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. Each attendee must register separately using their own government email address. Once the registration period begins, you may register by providing your name and email address onOIPs Eventbrite pagefor that course. 0000004421 00000 n January 19, 2021, VirtualExemption 4 and Exemption 5 Workshop The Public Access Counselor (PAC) is a part of the Office of the Attorney General. 0000009762 00000 n 0000009361 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 \7*.k\=Y:u- Tk|l \FGbFW,'\m']r*t9*C.G8 O"9Ss"0oxEe[ @*2&&# $/p^yA2~1~1wi&=Yw9*~ . June 10, 2021, Procedural Requirements and Fees 0000095054 00000 n February 1, 2022 After being unavailable for the majority of calendar year 2021 due to an April 2021 hacking incident, the Illinois Attorney General's website containing the required electronic Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and Open Meetings Act ("OMA") trainings is now available. Due to COVID-19, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. T8qwM+1Pm9CLkj?dJBtH_y9mq}=M)b*%={Vl$WV">d.7SZB;APZ. FOIA Officers should register and complete the FOIA Electronic Training. 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. 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. The problem is that the Illinois Attorney General's website was hacked, so the PAC's electronic OMA training has been inaccessible for months. OIP manages all training registration throughEventbrite. Official websites use .gov OIP is also always available to provide individualized training sessions to any interested agency, which can be tailored to fit training needs. 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. 102, par. Citizenship and Imm Today's post is a quick reminder of the legal restrictions on municipal regulation of political signage. Due on the system's shutdown, FOIA Officers have not been able to take required initial or annual trainings, or OMA . 0000095668 00000 n 510 Regency Centre To access these trainings, visit the Attorney Generals FOIA/OMA portal and follow the instructions for logging in or registering. The office also investigates fraud against government bodies and employees or officials who break the public trust. Phone: 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. 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. . 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. %PDF-1.4 % Please note that these training sessions are open to government personnel and contractors only. The office has oversight of several important laws that ensure the free and open exchange of information between government and the public. 0000006514 00000 n 1.02. Phone: endstream endobj 1349 0 obj <>stream ph: 217.363.3040 Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. 500 S. 2nd Street You can also fax your request to 217-782-1396. 0000027848 00000 n Under the Illinois law, the Public Access Counselor has several responsibilities, including: Educational Materials All Rights Reserved. Please note public body members and designees are not penalized for failure to complete the electronic training within the statutory time periods. Registration will open one month prior to the date of the training. Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, an attorney for a firm representing over 200 units of local government in Illinois, said that OMA and FOIA are essential tools for organizations like the Edgar County . 0000027657 00000 n We will make it available shortly. 0000067679 00000 n 0000024193 00000 n 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). Public.Access@ilag.gov. 132 0 obj <>stream 0000006998 00000 n 0000055974 00000 n fax:312.332.7768 Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA 0000067059 00000 n The Attorney General's Office has made several security enhancements to our training portal site. 0000093040 00000 n - Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1. 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. We are pleased to announce these virtual training courses through July 2021, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page. 0000226335 00000 n 0000072894 00000 n 0000067836 00000 n 4. Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). Registration is now open for several FOIA training courses for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2018 on OIPs new Eventbrite page. 0000067388 00000 n 0000094937 00000 n Champaign, IL 61820-3169 %%EOF 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. 0000026686 00000 n 0000055797 00000 n 0000067933 00000 n 0000010214 00000 n 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 Registration will open one month prior to the date of the training. 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. 2023 Robbins Schwartz. 0000026763 00000 n Fax: (217) 782-1396 0000027734 00000 n Her contact information is: Cara Smith Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 Phone: 312-814-5526 or 1-877-299-FOIA (1-877-299-3642) Fax: 217-782-1396 E-mail: publicaccess@atg.state.il.us 0000027995 00000 n Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). Illinois Attorney General - Internet Safety Kids & Teens Technology has allowed you to communicate, share and find entertainment much more easily. You can submit for a review of your FOIA request by the Illinois attorney general's public access counselor, or PAC. 0000004148 00000 n 0000008085 00000 n Once you have successfully logged in to the website, please locate the "Training/Registration Portal" menu on the left side of the screen. School Districts. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Please read our full. Each attendee must register separately using their own government email address. 0000019790 00000 n Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A multifactor authentication is included in the login process to protect this site and your information. 0000094067 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 An official website of the United States government. Notice to public body members and Open Meetings Act (OMA) designees who are required by section 1.05 of OMA (5 ILCS 120/1.05) to complete the Public Access Counselor's (PAC) electronic training curriculum: The PAC web page is presently being repaired, therefore the OMA electronic training, as well as the Freedom of Information Act electronic training, are inaccessible. %%EOF 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 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). eligible to request the recording under FOIA. A Few Important Points About FOIA. An elected or appointed member of a municipal public body can satisfy the training requirements by participating in a training course sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents municipalities designated in Section 1-8-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code. OMA designees need to complete the OMA Electronic Training on an annual basis. (1-877-299-3642) 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 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. endstream endobj 51 0 obj <>stream 500 S. 2nd Street Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest school law news. Member entities should consult with their State's Attorney, Corporation Counsel or other appropriate legal representative for legal advice. We encourage you to check this site routinely as new materials are made available. 0000095324 00000 n A director of a soil and water conservation district can satisfy the OMA training by participating in a course of training sponsored or conducted by an organization that represents these districts created under the Soil and Water Conservation District Act. 0000028307 00000 n A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 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. 0000012848 00000 n 0000094859 00000 n Helping Build Strong Townships since 1907, Township Officials of Illinois | 3217 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702 | 0000094599 00000 n Fax: 217-782-8827 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 . 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. 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. https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/publicnotice/OAG_Network_Compromise_Public_Notice.pdf, https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/downformaintenancepacmessage.html. 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. 0000008730 00000 n 2. 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October 20, 2020, Virtual Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act Due to COVID-19 precautions, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. We've summarized the OMA training requirement for public body members below. The member must then file a copy of the certificate of completion of the course with the public body. Signed into law by Gov. 0000027034 00000 n eM2tp HY2M*pW]'x2SYDpKnFR "z.MS=) XzU&:LreIxeAOa@*Y8(O 1357 0 obj <>stream Office of the Illinois Attorney General - FOIA and PAC Site 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 Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: Springfield, Illinois 62701 How is Training Completion Reported? 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). 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 . 0000093615 00000 n 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. 0000028360 00000 n Office of the Attorney General 0000013665 00000 n 0000011594 00000 n Phone: 0000027181 00000 n Suite 400 0000002648 00000 n xref To investigate and issue opinions in response to Requests for Review submitted by members of the public when a FOIA request has been denied by a public body or when it is alleged that a public body has violated OMA. 0000067757 00000 n C [\`qNhW@- |dIqRvk? UtxnlYy6WC~e,]3m^6uwY}gkt%[}=NxJg>x|I?Tq8[-Ylm>v. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. OMA and FOIA Electronic Training Now Available on PACs Website! 0000005487 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 ph: 618.343.3540 Collinsville, IL 62234-4658 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. Apply the presumption of openness and work with requesters in a spirit of cooperation. Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during spring and summer 2021. cv/I4\{XR28nZysK"')Z]}}qdDRJd18< ~^) S,uqRfQ,#]I8c8nlW?DuG2 MhuiMSeO +_ )H 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. Office of Information Policy 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). For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov. April 13, 2021, Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act You can also inquire about a request for review and appeals for your FOIA requests. Office of the Attorney General hbbd``b`/@"`R@HX&Fs@#:? Illinois Compiled Statutes Table of Contents. H\j@z9&aX>,A, Y>wJjQnwKNCs;u};pI^kcF~e\+=lm?%zp}%t=xOQ1bp&LuIUoNBw_3Y"o[_oxxUR[B[\pI.B'{ldo0}K 0000055860 00000 n Lisle, IL 60532-4311 Springfield, Illinois 62701 38 95 Park Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Conservation Districts. Individuals with hearing or A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 0000072363 00000 n `ht_P@ \J@1 Q"oS-303cL"&]8'x[AsWvz}mtHE D|% FOIA and OMA Training Portal. TOI will continue to monitor the progress of the repair and update you when information is available. <]/Prev 261571>> (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) violations and provides educational training to state and local Illinois government . July 21, 2021. 0000004880 00000 n $FH9SFGqw0vt07)w40 How to Register on the FOIA/PAC Portal Site. In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non operational. Directions viaGoogle Maps, 301 North Neil Street Office of the Attorney General (202) 514 - FOIA (3642). 3. Apply statutory protections for sensitive information. Training courses are open to all federal government employees. p, Notice on FOIA / OA Training for Township Officials. 0000026919 00000 n 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. 3. These are as follows: 1. Filing a Freedom of Information Act for OAG records, Public Integrity and Corruption Investigations. Office of Information Policy ^B/K%x ^B/ `9 #99xf#g6lfwEwewEwewEwewEwcwCwc~C~c~C~c~C~c~C~c~C~c~C~c~C~cfC)VBF| u_{).a>|m8.M 0000014868 00000 n 0000068566 00000 n Fax: (217) 782-1396 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. 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. Many provisions of the Act take effect July 1, 2021. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. 6. 500 S. 2nd Street 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. 0 ph: 312.332.7760 Directions viaGoogle Maps. Illinois Attorney General FOIA/OMA Portal. Phone: 217-782-1090 H{TT{w]+]vEG"A|G*tQHM1=qZilVYxaw? OAG FOIA Officer 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. Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. May 13, 2021, Processing from Start to Finish Workshop by using the 7-1-1 relay service. To issue binding opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to Requests for Review submitted by members of the public. 500 S. 2nd Street January 21, 2021, VirtualPrivacy Considerations Workshop 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. 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. Cooperating with the Executive Inspector General to receive and investigate complaints. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 55 West Monroe September 29, 2020 Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. 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. 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 Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA (1-877-299-3642) Phone: For the purposes of this Act: "Meeting" means any gathering, whether in person or by video or audio conference, telephone call, electronic means (such as, without limitation, electronic mail, electronic chat, and instant messaging), or other means of contemporaneous interactive communication . These types of records are described under 5 ILCS 140, Section 7 (1) (a) thru (y). Provides educational materials to the public and responds to informal inquiries; Issues advisory opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to requests by public bodies; Resolves or mediates FOIA and OMA disputes between members of the public and public bodies; Investigates and issues opinions when a FOIA request was denied or when it is alleged that a public body has violated OMA; and, Provides electronic training to all FOIA officers and those designated by public bodies to receive OMA training, Investigating and prosecuting crimes committed by public servants; and. For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov.