FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 5 ILCS 140/1 provides the public the right to access government documents and records. The law provides that a person can ask a public body for a copy of, or inspection of its records on a specific subject and the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure (for example: records containing information concerning trade secrets or personal privacy).
How to Submit a FOIA Request
For your ease, and to more efficiently process FOIA requests, we recommend submitting a request through the portal below.
Requests may also be submitted to the FOIA Officer via hand delivery, US Mail, fax or email. Hand delivered requests must be delivered during our regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All requests for information shall be directed to the FOIA Officer at:
Madison County Mass Transit District
Attn: Julie Repp, FOIA Officer
1 Transit Way
Pontoon Beach, IL 62040
Phone: (618) 797-4600
Fax: (618) 797-7547
Email: foia@mct.org
All requests for information must be submitted in writing to the attention of the FOIA Officer. Please include the following in your request:
- Clearly describe the records being sought.
- Indicate whether the request is for inspection of records, copies of records, or both.
- Contact information. Please include a daytime telephone number so that we may contact you with any questions concerning your request.
- If the request is for a commercial purpose it should be stated.
Fees
Except when a fee is otherwise fixed by statute, MCT will charge the following rates for copies of requested records:
| Type of Document | Fee |
| Black and white, letter or legal sized copies (50 pages or less) | No charge |
| Black and white, letter or legal sized copies (after first 50 pages) | $.15 per page |
| Oversized documents (larger than legal sized) | Actual cost of reproduction |
| Color copies | Actual cost of reproduction |
| Certification of a document | $1.00/certification |
| Recording medium (e.g. disc, diskette, tape, or other medium) | Actual cost of medium |
Response Time
A response will be provided within 5 business days after the request is received, or within 21 business days if the request is for a commercial purpose, unless the time for response is extended as permitted by law.