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. As Fiscal Year 2021 quickly approaches, we are pleased to announce these virtual training courses, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page. 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 . 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 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. These types of records are described under 5 ILCS 140, Section 7 (1) (a) thru (y). 500 S. 2nd Street Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. We are pleased to announce these virtual training courses through July 2021, which are also available on OIPs Eventbrite page. 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. fax:618.343.3546 Directions viaGoogle Maps, 301 North Neil Street Please note public body members and designees are not penalized for failure to complete the electronic training within the statutory time periods. Springfield, Illinois 62701 September 29, 2020 Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during Fiscal Year 2021. 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. 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 Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Filing a Freedom of Information Act for OAG records, Public Integrity and Corruption Investigations. 500 S. 2nd Street The office has issued the following statement from the link below. Thi An IRS investigator recently walked into the clerk's office of a village of 800 people and demanded to see the U.S. There is no set completion date for the website repairs at this time. eligible to request the recording under FOIA. 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. October 15, 2020, Virtual Freedom of Information Act Litigation Seminar April 13, 2021, Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act We will announce more training opportunities for the spring at a later date. 2. Official websites use .gov H{TT{w]+]vEG"A|G*tQHM1=qZilVYxaw? 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. . Training courses are open to all federal government employees. Suite 460 0000068450 00000 n 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. Champaign, IL 61820-3169 July 21, 2021. fax:217.356.3548 OAG FOIA Officer 0000004116 00000 n Springfield, Illinois 62701 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 new courses and dates scheduled for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021 are: Continuing FOIA Education You can access the site and register at: https://foiapac.ilag.gov/. 0000068566 00000 n 0000007418 00000 n Fighting fraud and unlawful acts against public bodies including theft of state revenue or misuse of public funds. All Rights Reserved. Due to a ransomware attack on the Attorney Generals computer network, electronic training has been unavailable since April 2021. Collinsville, IL 62234-4658 T8qwM+1Pm9CLkj?dJBtH_y9mq}=M)b*%={Vl$WV">d.7SZB;APZ. Please note that these training sessions are open to government personnel and contractors only. 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. (1-877-299-3642) ^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 Training courses are open to all federal government employees. Report Public Corruption or Refer a Case to Public Integrity Bureau, Public Access Counselor How is Training Completion Reported? 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. Cooperating with the Executive Inspector General to receive and investigate complaints. You can submit for a review of your FOIA request by the Illinois attorney general's public access counselor, or PAC. 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. 0000028360 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. 0000007974 00000 n ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF HEALTH CARE MARKET CONSOLIDATIONS. 1357 0 obj <>stream 0000094405 00000 n %%EOF 0000095402 00000 n startxref The OMA doesauthorize an alternative training option for some members of public bodies (but not all, unfortunately). Official websites use .gov - Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1. 0000011594 00000 n Due to COVID-19 precautions, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. 0000067566 00000 n Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA 500 S. 2nd Street If you need to take the OMA or FOIA training, you will need to register to the new site. 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. 0000012170 00000 n To provide electronic training to all FOIA Officers and all persons designated by public bodies to receive OMA training. 0 Municipalities. Please note that completion of an alternative FOIA / OMA training program currently does not complete the mandated requirement. OMA and FOIA Electronic Training Now Available on PACs Website! eM2tp HY2M*pW]'x2SYDpKnFR "z.MS=) XzU&:LreIxeAOa@*Y8(O 0000004880 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 A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 0000067679 00000 n fax:630.783.3231 0000002648 00000 n Friday, March 24 2023. %PDF-1.4 % 2Tx0peWrq!H_e?>#dkAs)60mf8_L6mkl'0^ l//- ac3\Wc).lZ>1ZlVL^!97g:&>c*3fYUtZz\HWOWRb^ ue0%Nz`S_ 6w The contact information for the Public Access Counselor is: Leah Bartelt, Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General These are as follows: 1. Please note that these training sessions are open to government personnel and contractors only. Once you are registered, you will be sent a confirmation email from Eventbrite. p, Notice on FOIA / OA Training for Township Officials. 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. 0000012848 00000 n 500 S. 2nd Street If you have any questions, please contact our office. This guide has been prepared by O'Halloran Kosoff Geitner & Cook, LLC for the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust. 1343 0 obj <> endobj Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can reach us by using the 7-1-1 relay service. The problem is that the Illinois Attorney General's website was hacked, so the PAC's electronic OMA training has been inaccessible for months. 0000027034 00000 n 0000017505 00000 n Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Under the Illinois law, the Public Access Counselor has several responsibilities, including: Educational Materials 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 . H\n0z Office of the Attorney General Directions viaGoogle Maps. 0000015534 00000 n 3. 0000006063 00000 n 5. HRn0+*n") xI5z0r0lyi#Q For questions or more information regarding any of OIPs training opportunities, please contact OIPs Training Coordinator at DOJ.OIP.FOIA@usdoj.gov. 0000008181 00000 n 0000095668 00000 n 0000027734 00000 n A Few Important Points About FOIA. 0000055974 00000 n 4. 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. 0000009361 00000 n Ut4@SR);:: L 0000004148 00000 n Helping Build Strong Townships since 1907, Township Officials of Illinois | 3217 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702 | June 3, 2021, Exemption 1 and Exemption 7 Workshop 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. 0000027490 00000 n Please note that a password that you used prior to April 2021 will no longer work without a new registration. January 21, 2021, VirtualPrivacy Considerations Workshop 0000095324 00000 n Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA (1-877-299-3642) Fax: (217) 782-1396 E-mail: public.access@ilag.gov What does the Public Access Counselor do? Signed into law by Gov. 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. 1.02. 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. 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. In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non - operational. 0000004286 00000 n 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). Park Districts, Forest Preserve Districts, Conservation Districts. (1-877-299-3642) Drainage Districts. H\j@z9&aX>,A, Y>wJjQnwKNCs;u};pI^kcF~e\+=lm?%zp}%t=xOQ1bp&LuIUoNBw_3Y"o[_oxxUR[B[\pI.B'{ldo0}K 0000000016 00000 n Due to COVID-19, all sessions scheduled at this time will be virtual. 500 S. 2nd Street A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. In April 2021 the Attorney Generals databases were compromised and continue to be non operational. endstream endobj 1347 0 obj <>stream We are currently updating the training module. u@hAFAFF%D1 * `T h`h hJ#2]Q9Z Yo e`8dxqAk.G5Lseyt3N(Ha`ez:iF@Ovf`|UUF The Public Access Counselor (PAC) is a part of the Office of the Attorney General. 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. 510 Regency Centre 0000055473 00000 n 0000014018 00000 n Illinois Attorney General | FOIA Center (govqa.us). To access these trainings, visit the Attorney Generals FOIA/OMA portal and follow the instructions for logging in or registering. Each attendee must register separately using their own government email address. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Illinois Compiled Statutes Table of Contents. Suite 800 Springfield, Illinois 62701 Directions viaGoogle Maps, 550 Warrenville Road 0000005300 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 Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 S. 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: 1-877-299-FOIA (1-877-299-3642) OIP is also always available to provide individualized training sessions to any interested agency, which can be tailored to fit training needs. hSmo0+;I 500 S. 2nd Street 0000093806 00000 n ph: 618.343.3540 0000226187 00000 n 0000226335 00000 n Phone: 0000027543 00000 n 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. 0000009762 00000 n Once registered, you will need to click the "Login to the Portal" button on the top right of this page. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The office has issued the following statement from the link below. 0000027657 00000 n 500 S. 2nd Street Office of the Attorney General Public.Access@ilag.gov. 0000019790 00000 n October 20, 2020, Virtual Introduction to the Freedom of Information Act Office of the Attorney General That menu is available only if you are logged in. 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. LL%vpbX%TJ.ZNi Af`cOL8 q!._;.VVk49. "!a $`H` 0 0000015030 00000 n Phone: 0000013665 00000 n 0000067757 00000 n 0000094937 00000 n 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. 41.02) Sec. 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. Many provisions of the Act take effect July 1, 2021. 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 endstream endobj startxref Today, the Office of Information Policy (OIP) announced new dates for FOIA training during spring and summer 2021. endstream endobj 51 0 obj <>stream 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.
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