Lawrence, MI · Van Buren County
Freedom of Information Act Appeal to the Village Council
This form lets someone whose Freedom of Information Act request was denied appeal the Village coordinator’s decision to the Village Council.
What this form is
Use this form after the Village of Lawrence Freedom of Information Act Coordinator denies all or part of a records request. It asks for the request date, your name, address, phone number, and reasons the Village Council should reverse the decision; attach a copy of the original request. The form says the Village Council will provide its decision in writing.
Who needs it
Anyone appealing the Village Freedom of Information Act Coordinator’s denial of all or part of a records request can use this form.
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 appeal is signed without a notary; attach a copy of the original Freedom of Information Act request, and the signer dates the appeal.
How to submit this form
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Download the Appeal Form
Download the Freedom of Information Act appeal form.
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Complete the Form
Enter the request date, your name, address, phone number, and reasons the Village Council should reverse the decision.
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Attach the Original Request
Include a copy of the Freedom of Information Act request you filed with the Village.
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Sign and Date the Appeal
Sign and date the appeal; the form does not require a notary.
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Submit to the Village
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Freedom of Information Act appeal form for?
- It lets you appeal the Village Freedom of Information Act Coordinator’s decision to deny all or part of your records request to the Village Council.
- What should I include with the appeal?
- The form asks for the request date, your contact details, and reasons the Village Council should reverse the denial. It also says to attach a copy of the original request.
- Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Act appeal?
- No. The appeal is signed and dated without a notary; attach a copy of the original Freedom of Information Act request.
- How do I submit the appeal?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.