Bushnell, IL · McDonough County
Freedom of Information Act Request
Bushnell residents and others use this form to request public records from the city and indicate how they want copies provided.
What this form is
Use this form to request public records from the City of Bushnell under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. It asks for requester contact information, details about the records, and preferences for copies and format. It also asks whether the request is for a commercial purpose or includes a fee-waiver request; a fee-waiver request requires an attached statement describing the request’s purpose.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from the City of Bushnell can use this form to describe the records and indicate copy preferences.
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 request is not notarized; it mentions no sworn attachment, and the requester completes the fields, including the requested date.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Bushnell Freedom of Information Act request form.
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Complete The Request
Provide requester details, describe the records specifically, and select copy and format preferences.
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Gather Any Attachment
If requesting a fee waiver, attach the statement about the request’s purpose described on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Bushnell FOIA request form ask for?
- It asks for requester contact details, a specific description of the records, copy preferences, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose or includes a fee-waiver request.
- Do I need a notary for the Bushnell FOIA request form?
- No. The form is not notarized and mentions no sworn attachment; complete the fields, including the requested date.
- How do I submit the Bushnell FOIA request?
- The form does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should I attach when requesting a fee waiver?
- Attach a statement explaining the purpose of the request and whether its principal purpose is to access or disseminate information about the health, safety, welfare, or legal rights of the general public.
Need something notarized?
This Freedom of Information Act Request doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.