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Town of Conesus

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

The Freedom of Information Law provides rights of access to records reflective of governmental decisions and policies that affect the lives of every New Yorker. However an agency does not have to create a new document in order to provide the individual the requested information.

The request for information if possible should supply dates, titles, file designation, or any other information that will help find the requested records.

Within 5 business days of the receipt of a written, online or emailed request for a record reasonably described, the agency must make the record available, deny access in writing giving the reasons for denial, or furnish a written acknowledgement of receipt of the request and a statement of the approximate date when the request will be granted or denied.

Freedom of Information (FOIL) Records Access 

Use this form to request information under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).  The form includes instructions and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  If you find you need clarifications or further information, please contact the Town Clerk.

FOIL FAQs

Freedom of Information Request Form

    Please complete the form and click the submit button.

    Date:

    Name:

    Address: (required)

    Email address:

    Phone:

    I hereby request to receive the following records:

    Desired manner of receiving requested information.: (required)

    If all the requested records cannot be emailed, you will be informed by email of the portions that can be emailed and advised of the cost for reproducing the remainder of the records requested ($0.25 per page or actual cost of reproduction).

    If your request is too broad or does not reasonably describe the records, you will be contacted via email so that you may clarify your request, and when appropriate you will be informed of the manner in which records are filed, retrieved or generated.

    If for any reason any portion of your request is denied, you will be informed of the reasons for the denial in writing and provided the name, address and email address of the person or body to whom an appeal should be directed.
    Comments or special requests for delivery of your request.:

    CERTIFICATION/DISCLAIMER
    By submission of this form you certify that the information requested will not be utilized in any manner tending to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy as same is defined and delineated by the terms and provisions of Article 6 (Freedom of Information Law) of the Public Officers Law of New York State and you further agree to indemnify and hold the Town of Conesus harmless from any claim arising from any such unsanctioned use of the information requested.

    You Must Respond to the Above Certification/Disclaimer Before Submitting: (required)