Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Monroe City Clerk is the FOIA Coordinator for the City of Monroe, including the Monroe Police Department and the Monroe Fire Department.
Freedom of Information Act Requests - City Policy
It is the policy of the City of Monroe that all persons, except those incarcerated, consistent with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees. The people shall be informed so that they fully participate in the democratic process.
The City of Monroe’s policy with respect to FOIA requests is to comply with State law in all respects and to respond to FOIA requests in a consistent, fair, and even-handed manner regardless of who makes such a request.
For additional information regarding the City of Monroe FOIA policy, please see the City of Monroe Procedures and Guidelines:
Making a FOIA Request
For a full summary, please refer to the links immediately above, or use our quick tips and timeline below:
FOIA Request Tips
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FOIA Requests must be submitted in writing.
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Describe the record(s) requested in detail so that it can be located
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Describe the subject matter of the documents requested, and, if possible including dates of the material
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Some information is exempt from disclosure and may be redacted according to the Michigan Law.
Timeline
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The FOIA statue allows the City 5 business days to respond to a FOIA request.
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An extension of an additional 10 days is allowed under statute for reasons including but not limited to the need to search for, and review a large amount of public records.
For your convenience, the City provides a FOIA Request Form, which is located at the link below. Use of this form is not required, and requests may be in any form of writing (letter, fax, email, etc.). However, please include the words “FOIA” or “FOIA Request” in the request to assist the City in providing a prompt response.
To request a public document, please complete a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Form below and submit it to the City Clerk's office mail, email, or fax.