Section 1650.940  Form and Content of FOIA Requests

a)         FOIA requests shall be made in writing.

b)         The requestor shall provide the following information:

1)         The requestor's name, address and telephone number;

2)         A specific description of the public records requested; and

3)         Whether the request is for inspection of public records, copies of public records, or both.

c)         A request for copies of public records may also include a request that the records be certified.

d)         Oral requests for public records will be handled expeditiously. However, the provisions contained in FOIA and these rules do not apply to oral requests.

e)         A request not meeting the requirements of these rules may be returned as improperly submitted.

(Source:  Added at 20 Ill. Reg. 3118, effective February 5, 1996)