Please call 1-877-299-3642 if you have any questions. 0000067388 00000 n 500 S. 2nd Street 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. OMA and FOIA Electronic Training Now Available on PACs Website! 0000005300 00000 n 0 Under the Illinois law, the Public Access Counselor has several responsibilities, including: Educational Materials 0000027543 00000 n The office has issued the following statement from the link below. 0000094405 00000 n FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT: Section 7 (1) (d) (vii) of FOIA Requires Public Body to Prove Investigation is Ongoing And That Disclosure of the Information Would Obstruct the Investigation. How to Register on the FOIA/PAC Portal Site. and 2020, the PAC was able to provide FOIA and OMA training to over 3,000 government officials, members of law enforcement, members of the media and the public. 500 S. 2nd Street endstream endobj startxref Office of the Attorney General A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 0 0000007418 00000 n An official website of the United States government. 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 %PDF-1.4 % 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. This guide has been prepared by O'Halloran Kosoff Geitner & Cook, LLC for the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust. Official websites use .gov 0000026841 00000 n Copyright var creditsyear = new Date();document.write(creditsyear.getFullYear()); 0000008085 00000 n Please read our full. 500 S. 2nd Street <]/Prev 261571>> 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. Official websites use .gov 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. We encourage you to check this site routinely as new materials are made available. These are as follows: 1. 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. Registration will open one month prior to the date of the training. 0000072363 00000 n 0000056085 00000 n ph: 312.332.7760 102, par. 0000028360 00000 n You must complete the training program established and managed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 2023 Robbins Schwartz. July 21, 2021. 0000093309 00000 n OMA designees need to complete the OMA Electronic Training on an annual basis. The OMA doesauthorize an alternative training option for some members of public bodies (but not all, unfortunately). 0000055974 00000 n In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. Directions viaGoogle Maps. . To issue binding opinions on FOIA and OMA in response to Requests for Review submitted by members of the public. 1.02. -N X JLU}6/h9g=Bc dITn#G^#!e '7*7msdyk2dF;][7tT iw"'|CAQuu7*I^RH?l-)Tjj'Mm| J RxfmJ3D\H1Ngxka[mjzQD-a4DzdJvPkiSY\r_s: CYzCM=;s9OL|s#srKYi. Section 1.05(b) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act requires all members of public bodies (which includes elected and appointed officials who serve on city councils, village boards, park, school, and library boards, township boards, county boards, as well as advisory commissions like a plan commission or zoning board of appeals, among others) all must complete the electronic training course developed by the Public Access Counselor of the Illinois Attorney General (PAC) within 90 days after the official takes the oath of office or assumes responsibilities of the position. fax:618.343.3546 3. 0000014018 00000 n 500 S. 2nd Street In this module you will learn about the Department's obligations under the FOIA and how you as FOIA professionals will: Receive and process requests. 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. 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. Instilling strict ethical principles through comprehensive training each year; Supporting procedures to report and/or address conduct that does not adhere to state ethics laws and the Office of the Attorney General's ethics policies; and. 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. 0000006514 00000 n https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/publicnotice/OAG_Network_Compromise_Public_Notice.pdf, https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/downformaintenancepacmessage.html. endstream endobj 1347 0 obj <>stream 0000015030 00000 n This combination can make you vulnerable to many kinds of risks. Due on the system's shutdown, FOIA Officers have not been able to take required initial or annual trainings, or OMA . 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. 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. 1-877-299-FOIA 0000028307 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 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. Fax: 217-782-8827Or submit your request online through our Public Records Center, Public Access Counselor The Attorney General's Office has made several security enhancements to our training portal site. %%EOF October 15, 2020, Virtual Freedom of Information Act Litigation Seminar Some records are not subject to release via the FOIA process. by using the 7-1-1 relay service. Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. 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. Illinois Attorney General - Internet Safety Kids & Teens Technology has allowed you to communicate, share and find entertainment much more easily. As Fiscal Year 2021 quickly approaches, we are pleased to announce these virtual training courses, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page. Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can reach us by using the 7-1-1 relay service. Springfield, Illinois 62701 Fighting fraud and unlawful acts against public bodies including theft of state revenue or misuse of public funds. We are currently updating the training module. Ut4@SR);:: L September 29, 2020 Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. 5. 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. cv/I4\{XR28nZysK"')Z]}}qdDRJd18< ~^) S,uqRfQ,#]I8c8nlW?DuG2 MhuiMSeO +_ )H 0000013246 00000 n Due to COVID-19 precautions, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. Member entities should consult with their State's Attorney, Corporation Counsel or other appropriate legal representative for legal advice. ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PASS RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LEGISLATION. 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. 9lXfysT-Wv *d1 NlITWPX*1 1OrOM@qYF$u\a?$gagFUuFqz$m&FM"zEs@QAOYD)y Ty2iV3SSq1HJ}HRIK xGGCCb$LX/;h*pa {$jY3, R Many provisions of the Act take effect July 1, 2021. The Internet allows you to connect with people all over the world. 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. Look to the top righthand corner for the link to register and to login to the training portal. startxref Phone: 217-782-1090 The Illinois Attorney General's 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. 0000028585 00000 n !k[0f1[_ 8`K? 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). 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. H\0l/ B-x?lw(^;)]XLPvP_pmgpw5+:X7]=?vQT|Y2|4Ep 0000015534 00000 n This website allows access to the Official Opinions of the Illinois Attorney General from 1971 until the present. 0000005487 00000 n Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 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. F (1-877-299-3642) 01@ H qXDAiP+[o C dC8IFDwpnaq`jcp@CAb,i-.0]`,`3L 8j001uoPU`4"}Yeg]?{2X;(90=``TAhLP`d&E-U{ ,`s Citizenship and Imm Today's post is a quick reminder of the legal restrictions on municipal regulation of political signage. Working under the direction and supervision of the Attorney General and with a team of attorneys and professional staff, the Public Access Counselor's mission is to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings. Descriptions of each course are available on Eventbrite and theTraining page of OIP's site. For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov. 4. (1-877-299-3642) Fax: 217-782-8827 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. To access these trainings, visit the Attorney Generals FOIA/OMA portal and follow the instructions for logging in or registering. endstream endobj 1349 0 obj <>stream Introduction. 0000093806 00000 n 0000005600 00000 n 0000068566 00000 n 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. TOI will continue to monitor the progress of the repair and update you when information is available. Office of the Attorney General Public.Access@ilag.gov. 0000008181 00000 n 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 ph: 630.929.3639 The office has issued the following statement from the link below. Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. 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. 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. speech disabilities can reach us 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. 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. 2. endstream endobj 51 0 obj <>stream 0000094483 00000 n 0000009361 00000 n 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. Office of the Attorney General An official website of the United States government. 0000094067 00000 n 0000095054 00000 n Fax: 217-782-8827Or submit your request online through our Public Records Center, Public Access Counselor 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. p, Notice on FOIA / OA Training for Township Officials. 0000094145 00000 n ph: 217.363.3040 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. 500 S. 2nd Street eM2tp HY2M*pW]'x2SYDpKnFR "z.MS=) XzU&:LreIxeAOa@*Y8(O E-mail Public Access. OIP is also always available to provide individualized training sessions to any interested agency, which can be tailored to fit training needs. eligible to request the recording under FOIA. https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/publicnotice/OAG_Network_Compromise_Public_Notice.pdf document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 55 West Monroe Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Lisle, IL 60532-4311 You can give the PAC a call at 877-299-3642, email public.access@ilag.gov, or you can send your request to this mailing address: 500 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62706. Descriptions of each course are available on Eventbrite and theTraining page of OIP's site. School Districts. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 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. 0000095668 00000 n 38 0 obj <> endobj C [\`qNhW@- |dIqRvk? UtxnlYy6WC~e,]3m^6uwY}gkt%[}=NxJg>x|I?Tq8[-Ylm>v. We will announce more training opportunities for the spring at a later date. 0000006063 00000 n Apply statutory protections for sensitive information. 2021 Illinois Municipal Treasurers Institute The Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts: Better Understanding and Compliance November 17, 2021 Public Access Bureau Illinois Attorney General's Office Public Access Counselor Position within the Attorney General's Office Created by amendments to FOIA effective January 1, 2010. The member must then file a copy of the certificate of completion of the course with the public body. LL%vpbX%TJ.ZNi Af`cOL8 q!._;.VVk49. 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. 3. 0000027848 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. 0000094937 00000 n Suite 400 0000002196 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. 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 Two pillars that uphold a functioning democracy are the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA). 1357 0 obj <>stream You will find the OMA and FOIA trainings as the first choice under that menu. You can also inquire about a request for review and appeals for your FOIA requests. November 10, 2020, Virtual Chief FOIA Officer Report Refresher Training, VirtualProcedural Requirements and Fees Workshops The contact information for the Public Access Counselor is: Leah Bartelt, Public Access Counselor Rockford, IL 61107-6827 OIP manages all training registration throughEventbrite. 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. 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. Suite 460 In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF HEALTH CARE MARKET CONSOLIDATIONS. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/downformaintenancepacmessage.html We've summarized the OMA training requirement for public body members below. OAG FOIA Officer (to request documents for this office) 0000004880 00000 n For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov. 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. OIP manages all training registration throughEventbrite. Please note that completion of an alternative FOIA / OMA training program currently does not complete the mandated requirement. 0000006998 00000 n 0000012170 00000 n 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. 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 Suite 800 0000055797 00000 n In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non operational. fax:630.783.3231 Additionally, some records may be subject to confidentiality provisions imposed by other state statutes. 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). Training courses are open to all federal government employees. 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). Office of the Attorney General May 18, 2021, Exemption 4 and Exemption 5 Workshop January 21, 2021, VirtualPrivacy Considerations Workshop All Rights Reserved. HMOA+|Hc7BU*{kQ @@-~=UBZx>30"zP"~\=C\~\N-^L"NSbqz]Hi/3$QAy$C/l|[=P_}CUR^}JV After soul not for the majority of calendar year 2021 mature to an April 2021 chop incident, the Illinois Attorney General's website features the required electronic Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and Open Meetings Act ("OMA") trainings are now available. Due to a ransomware attack on the Attorney Generals computer network, electronic training has been unavailable since April 2021. University Relations is the single point of intake for FOIA requests; if you receive a request, please forward it ASAP to foia@uillinois.edu The University has five days (plus a five-day extension) to respond to non-commercial requests and 21 days to respond to commercial requests. As part of its responsibility to encourage agency compliance with the FOIA, OIP offers a number of training opportunities throughout the year for agency FOIA professionals and individuals with FOIA responsibilities. u@hAFAFF%D1 * `T h`h hJ#2]Q9Z Yo e`8dxqAk.G5Lseyt3N(Ha`ez:iF@Ovf`|UUF Directions viaGoogle Maps, 301 North Neil Street hb```g`d@(I}X LLr\YbX*o=$DRSKR|V0 January 27, 2021. A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. H\j@z9&aX>,A, Y>wJjQnwKNCs;u};pI^kcF~e\+=lm?%zp}%t=xOQ1bp&LuIUoNBw_3Y"o[_oxxUR[B[\pI.B'{ldo0}K 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. The Public Access Counselor (PAC) is a part of the Office of the Attorney General. 0000095402 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 Training courses are open to all federal government employees. 0000013665 00000 n Municipalities. 0000002648 00000 n A list of designated individuals must also be submitted to the Attorney Generals Public Access Counselor. 0000004148 00000 n 0000010941 00000 n Each attendee must register separately using their own government email address. 500 S. 2nd St.Springfield, IL 62701(217) 782-1090, 100 W. Randolph St.Chicago, IL 60601(312) 814-3000, 601 S. University Ave.Carbondale, IL 62901(618) 529-6400. May 13, 2021, Processing from Start to Finish Workshop @ R Hw[VNQ9 0[E|i ll+PF=H (3'/7gV&'*{5 U; Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during spring and summer 2021. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. OAG FOIA Officer 217-782-1090 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 . ph: 815.390.7090 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. 0000028508 00000 n 0000068082 00000 n 0000024193 00000 n $FH9SFGqw0vt07)w40 FOIA and OMA Training Portal. To work to resolve or mediate disputes between members of the public and public bodies concerning FOIA requests and compliance with OMA. After being unavailable for the majority of calendar year 2021 due to an April 2021 hacking incident, the Illinois Attorney Generals website containing the required electronic Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA) trainings is now available. Illinois Attorney General FOIA/OMA Portal. 0000004421 00000 n 0000056008 00000 n H\n0z ph: 618.343.3540 If you have any questions, please contact our office. (1-877-299-3642) Phone: 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:
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