Freedom of Information

Fees

The Act provides for a mandatory $5 application fee which must accompany each request for information. Depending on the request, additional fees may apply:

• Manually searching for a record
• Preparing the record for disclosure
• Computer and other costs incurred in locating, retrieving, and processing a record
• Shipping costs
• As per the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario's Fee Guidelines, the hourly rate is $30.00 per hour
• Photocopying .25 per copy or .50 per colour copy
• If requested electronically, a $10 fee for storage device may apply
• Other costs incurred in responding to a request, as set by regulation

Please note that fees may vary depending on request.

If it appears that the cost of processing your request will be more than $25, the Clerk's department will provide you with a fee estimate before proceeding. If the cost estimate is $100 or more, the Township requires that you pay a deposit of 50% of the estimate before completing the processing of your request.

To make a formal request complete the Request for Information form. Submit your request with the required $5 fee by mail or in person at the municipal office, P.O. Box 280, 1233 Prince St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0.

For further information please contact the Clerk's department.