Grant, MI · Newaygo County
FOIA Appeal Form to Appeal an Excess Fee
This form lets a person who requested city records appeal a FOIA fee they believe exceeds the amount permitted under the City’s procedures and guidelines.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a fee charged for a City of Grant FOIA records request. It asks for the requested records, reasons for the appeal, requestor contact information, and a signature and date; the City section records its response and determination. The form states that a response is due within 10 business days, with one extension of no more than 10 business days.
Who needs it
A person who requested City of Grant records and believes the required FOIA fee exceeds the amount permitted may use this form to appeal.
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 and dated without a notary; the form 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 FOIA Appeal Form to Appeal an Excess Fee.
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Complete The Form
Identify the records requested, explain the reasons for your appeal, and provide your contact information.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the requestor section.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA fee appeal form?
- No. The form asks the requestor to sign and date it, but it does not require notarization or identify any attachment that must be notarized or sworn.
- Who can use the FOIA fee appeal form?
- A person who requested City of Grant records and believes the required FOIA fee exceeds the amount permitted under the City’s procedures and guidelines can use the form.
- How do I submit the FOIA fee appeal form?
- The document does not state how to submit the appeal. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the records requested, reasons for the appeal, the requestor’s contact information, and a signature and date. The City section records its response and determination.