It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business and that the people have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business. – Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1.
Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest.
– Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1.
To assure compliance with State of Illinois law as well as to promote transparency concerning Marion County Health Department operations, the Department provides the following information regarding the Freedom of Information Act.
Freedom of Information Compliance Links:
- Health Department Description/Information
- Organizational Chart
- Index of Public Records
- Compliance Packet Summary of FOIA Rules & Regulations
- Request for Public Records Instructions & Form
Additional Resources:
- Illinois Attorney General (FOIA) Page
- Illinois (FOIA) Statute (full text)
- Illinois Open Meetings Statute (full text)
Freedom of Information Officer:
Melissa Mallow
Marion County Health Department
118 Cross Creek Boulevard
Salem, Illinois 62881
Phone: (618) 548-3878
Fax: (618) 548-3866
Email: marcohd@marionco.illinois.gov