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HomeMunicipal GovernmentFreedom of Information

The Township of North Huron strives to provide as much information as possible to the public without the necessity of submitting a formal Freedom of Information Request. If you would like to access our records, please contact the Clerk’s Department at 519-357-3550. We will let you know if we can release the information informally, or if you need to complete a formal access request.

Submitting a Formal Request

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) provides you the right to access general records and records that contain your personal information from municipalities and other public-sector organizations.  

There are exemptions that may be used to limit the information released.  For example, if a record contains someone else's personal information or commercial information provided in confidence by a third party, the Township will generally remove that information from any records released.

How do I make a freedom of information request?

There are three steps:

  • Find the institution most likely to have the information you are looking for

  • Complete a request form or write a letter requesting the information (if you are writing a letter, you must include your name, full mailing address, a phone number, signature and names of specific files or types of records that you are requesting access to, including dates if possible)

  • Forward your completed request form to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, along with the $5.00 application fee

For all freedom of information requests to the Township of North Huron, please provide your request in person or by mail to:

Municipal Clerk
Township of North Huron
P.O. Box 90, 274 Josephine Street
Wingham, Ontario
N0G 2W0

How long does it take?

You will receive a response within 30 days.  If we need more time to respond, we'll notify you within the 30 days to explain why we need more time.

How much does it cost?

All Freedom of Information requests have an administration fee of $5 payable to the Township of North Huron.  Additional costs for searching, preparing, printing and shipping may apply.

Fees are set out in the Act:

Freedom of Information Request Fees
Fee TypeAmount
Manual Record Search $7.50 per 15 minutes ($30 per hour)
Record Preparation $7.50 per 15 minutes ($30 per hour)
Photocopies or Printing $0.20 per page

If fees for your request total $25 or more, we will give you an estimate before granting access to the records.  If the cost is likely to exceed $100, we may ask for a deposit of 50% of the estimate before completing the request.

Right to Appeal

If you are not satisfied with the Township’s decision regarding your access request, you can file an appeal with the Information and Privacy Commissioner in Ontario.

Availability of Records

The Township retains and preserves records in accordance with the guidelines set out in The Ontario Municipal Records Management System (TOMRMS).  As a result, some records may not be available when the retention requirement expires.

 

For more information visit the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) website or contact the Clerk’s Department.

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274 Josephine Street.

Wingham, Ontario.

N0G 2W0

Phone: 519-357-3550
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