Appendix 1.1 — ATIA Website Notice
Access to Information Policy
The Access to Information Act allows applicants the right to access non-personal records held by the Municipality and personal records about an applicant, subject to certain exceptions.
Access to Municipal Records
Disclosure of all information in the Municipality’s possession is subject to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).
The Municipality is committed to responding to access for information requests in an open, accurate, and complete fashion. The Municipality is also committed to providing every reasonable effort to assist applicants.
Access to Information Coordinator
Questions or comments about the administration of the Access to Information Act or Protection of Privacy Act may be directed to the Municipality’s Access to Information Coordinator.
Jennifer Sunderman
780-665-5866
office@sunsetpoint.ca
Making Requests for Information
To request information, applicants must submit requests in writing using the access to information request form.
The Municipality has 30 business days to respond to initial ATIA requests. ATIA and/or the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) may permit additional time in some circumstances, such as where third parties must be contacted or where a large volume of records have been requested.
All fees and response times follow the ATIA and its regulations.
Requesting General Information
If your request is for general information, meaning information that is not personal information about yourself, please ensure that you:
- Describe the information you are requesting in sufficient detail.
- Include file numbers and dates wherever possible.
- Sign the form.
- Provide the required $25.00 application fee.
- Mail, email, or deliver the request in person to the Municipality’s Access to Information Coordinator (ATIC).
- Contact the Municipal office for payment options if you plan to email your request.
Processing of your request will begin when the application fee is received.
If the total fee for completing your request is estimated to be greater than $150.00, the Municipality will contact you and you will be asked to pay a 50% deposit. If a deposit is required, processing of your request will be suspended until the deposit is received.
Requesting Personal Information
If your request is for personal information about you, please ensure that you:
- Describe the information about yourself that you wish disclosed in sufficient detail.
- Include any relevant dates, names, file number, or other relevant information that will assist with your request.
- Sign the form.
- Mail, email, or deliver the request in person to the Municipality’s Access to Information Coordinator (ATIC).
- Note that there is no fee for personal information unless photocopying charges exceed $10.00.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity to the Municipality before records containing your personal information are provided to you.
Contacting the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
If you are not satisfied with the Municipality’s response to your request for information, you may contact the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).
Municipality Access to Information Coordinator
If you have any questions or comments about the administration of the Access to Information Act or Protection of Privacy Act, please contact the Municipality’s Access to Information Coordinator.
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