Big Stone Gap, VA · Wise County
FOIA Request
This form lets a person or eligible representative request specific information from the Town of Big Stone Gap under the Freedom of Information Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request information from the Town of Big Stone Gap under the Freedom of Information Act. It asks for the request date, requester contact details, a specific description of the information sought, and answers about FOIA eligibility. Town staff can record how the request arrived, its receipt date, and whether it was approved or disapproved.
Who needs it
A person or eligible newspaper, radio, or television representative seeking specific information from the Town of Big Stone Gap 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
No notary is required; the form requests a date but includes no signature field, notarized attachment, or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the FOIA Request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Enter the request date, requester details, and a specific description of the information sought, then answer the FOIA eligibility question.
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Review The Details
Check that your contact information and description of the requested information are clear.
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Submit To The Town
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Big Stone Gap FOIA Request form ask for?
- It asks for the request date, requester and contact information, a specific description of the information sought, and answers about FOIA eligibility.
- Who can request information using this form?
- The form describes eligible requesters as Virginia citizens and non-resident representatives of newspapers, radio stations, or television stations circulated or broadcasting in Virginia. It says incarcerated persons cannot assert rights under the act.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request?
- No. The form requests a date but includes no signature field, notarized attachment, or sworn step.
- How do I submit the 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.