Synopsis As Introduced Creates the Public Access Counselor and Formal Complaint Act. Establishes the Governor-appointed position of public access counselor to receive inquiries and publish interpretive and educational materials about the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. Requires the counselor to receive complaints and issue advisory opinions on denials of access to public records and public meetings. Provides for the operation of the counselor's office.
This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly
by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706
217-782-3944 217-782-2050 (TTY)