What information does the PAC review request ask for?

It asks for the requester’s name and contact details, the public body’s name, the alleged violation date, and a summary of facts supporting the allegation.

Do I need a notary for the OMA review request?

No. The document has no notary block; the requester just signs and dates it.

When does the form say to file a request?

It says a request usually must be filed within 60 calendar days of the alleged violation. It also describes a limited later-discovery exception and notes that it applies only to violations at meetings on or after August 19, 2015.

Hanover, IL · Jo Daviess County

No notary required

OMA Request for Review by Public Access Counselor

This request form lets a person ask the Public Access Counselor to review alleged Open Meetings Act violations by a public body.

What this form is

Use this form to ask the Public Access Counselor to review a potential Open Meetings Act violation. It asks for the requester’s contact information, the public body’s name, the alleged violation date, and a summary of supporting facts. The form says a request usually must be filed within 60 calendar days, with a limited later-discovery exception described on the form.

Who needs it

A person seeking Public Access Counselor review of an alleged Open Meetings Act violation by a public body can complete this request.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the requester just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Request
Download the OMA Request for Review by Public Access Counselor form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter your contact details, the public body’s name, the alleged violation date, and a summary of supporting facts.
3
Gather Any Extra Pages
Attach additional pages as necessary to provide your summary of facts.
4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the request.
5
Submit The Request
The form does not specify a submission method. Check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the PAC review request ask for?: It asks for the requester’s name and contact details, the public body’s name, the alleged violation date, and a summary of facts supporting the allegation.
Do I need a notary for the OMA review request?: No. The document has no notary block; the requester just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the PAC review request?: The form does not list a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
When does the form say to file a request?: It says a request usually must be filed within 60 calendar days of the alleged violation. It also describes a limited later-discovery exception and notes that it applies only to violations at meetings on or after August 19, 2015.

Need something notarized?

This OMA Request for Review by Public Access Counselor doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.