Freedom of Information
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has undergone significant changes that affect municipal FOIA policies. The changes went into effect in July, 2015. The League will be adding new/updated policies to our website.
Click on one of the communities below for a sample Freedom of Information policy.
(HRC = Home Rule City)
Buchanan HRC (pop. 4,456)
Public Summary
Procedures & Guidelines
FOIA Request Form
Cost Itemization
Ferndale HRC (pop. 19,900)
Public Summary
Procedures & Guidelines
FOIA Request Form
Cost Itemization
Livonia HRC (pop. 96,942)
Public Summary
Procedures & Guidelines
FOIA Request Form
Cost Itemization
Portage HRC (pop. 46,292)
Public Summary
Procedures & Guidelines
FOIA Request Form
Cost Itemization
For more details, visit our Freedom of Information Act page.
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Are Personal Emails Captured on a Public Body’s Computer System Subject to FOIA?
The Review, Legal Spotlight, July/August 2010
State Statute
Act 442 of 1976—Freedom of Information Act
Resource Packet with information on 2014 changes to Freedom of Information Act.
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Phone: 734.662.3246 or E-mail: info@mml.org