Metamora, MI · Lapeer County
FOIA Denial Appeal Form
A person whose public-records request was denied uses this form to explain why the Village of Metamora should reverse the denial.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a Village of Metamora decision denying all or part of a public-records request. The form asks for your contact information, request details, the reason for the appeal, and your signature and date. The appeal must identify the reason or reasons for reversing the denial; the village response section allows the village to record its determination or an extension.
Who needs it
A person whose request to inspect, copy, or receive public records from the Village of Metamora was denied in whole or in part may use this form to appeal.
How to submit it
Submit the written appeal to the Village of Metamora at 48 E. High Street, P.O. Box 117, Metamora, Michigan 48455. The form also lists the Village Clerk at that address and phone number (810) 678-2932.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Village of Metamora FOIA Denial Appeal Form.
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Complete the Form
Print or type your contact information, identify the requested records, explain the reason for the appeal, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Attachments
The form allows you to attach additional sheets for your reasons and refers to a copy of the original request if applicable.
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Submit the Appeal
Send the written appeal to the Village of Metamora at 48 E. High Street, P.O. Box 117, Metamora, Michigan 48455.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Denial Appeal Form?
- No. Sign and date the form without a notary. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the FOIA Denial Appeal Form?
- Send the written appeal to the Village of Metamora, 48 E. High Street, P.O. Box 117, Metamora, Michigan 48455. The form lists Village Clerk Tina Sauve at that address.
- What information does the appeal form ask for?
- It asks for your contact information, details about the records requested, the reason or reasons for appealing the denial, and your signature and date.
- When does the village respond to a written appeal?
- The form states that the village must respond within 10 business days after receiving the appeal. It may take one extension of no more than 10 business days under unusual circumstances.