Q: What is FOIA?

A: FOIA stands for Freedom of Information Act.

• FOIA establishes a citizen’s legal right to access government records and information upon request.

• FOIA responses and information are freely available (within set guidelines) but they are not free to obtain; usually, you must pay for the costs of finding, processing, copying and mailing the requested material.

• FOIA Fee Itemization Form (Effective July 1, 2015)

• Resolution Establishing Procedures and Guidelines to Implement the Michigan FOIA (Enacted June 23, 2015)

• Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines

• FOIA Form (Requires a Microsoft Word-compatible program to open)

• PA 51, SECTION 18j, MCL 247.668j Annual Certification of Employee-related Conditions (PDF format)

Additional Links

• Transportation Asset Management Council
• State of Michigan Resources on Act 51
• State of Michigan Legislative Reports