Freedom of Information Law [FOIL] Requests

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority (the “Authority”) is a public entity and, as such, complies with New York State’s Freedom of Information Law [FOIL].

 

Under the FOIL the public has a right to inspect and receive copies of most records retained by the Authority. Persons seeking records or wishing to inspect Authority records should contact the Authority at the address below:

 

          Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

          ATTN: Jodi Tuttle, Records Management Officer [FOIL Request]

          1600 Genesee St.

          Utica, NY  13502

          (315)733-1224 Ext. 1200

 

The FOIL requires that agencies respond to a request for records in five (5) business days by either providing access to the records, denying access, or by stating when the Authority will make a determination on the request.  

 

The Authority may charge a fee for photocopying and/or reproduction of the requested material.

 

In the event a request is not handled in a timely manner or where a requestor disagrees with the determination to withhold certain records, the Authority established a FOIL Appeals Committee to address and carryout the appeals process.

 

The following Authority Board Members who serve on the FOIL Appeals Committee:

 

          James D’Onofrio - Chair

          James Franco

          Barbara Freeman

 

For additional information on the New York State Freedom of Information Law please visit: www.dos.ny.gov