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Formal Requests for Information

In the event access is desired to a record not considered to be routine in nature a formal request should be made using the form provided, or an equivalent written request.

Important points to note when making an application:

  • the request must be made to the correct agency. For example, a request for property assessment records should be directed to the British Columbia Assessment Authority instead of the Regional District.
  • the request must provide sufficient detail to enable compliance in an efficient manner.

Example Request #1:
"Please provide copies of all planning reports and studies undertaken over the last 10 years."
Unacceptably broad - applicability to specific records open to interpretation; volume of research required would be disruptive to other operations.
Example Request #2:
"Please provide copies of planning reports and studies undertaken on the Tabor Lake watershed over the last 10 years."
Acceptable - will require interpretation of some records for applicability, may require time extension for full compliance.
Example Request #3:
"Please provide copies of the planning studies undertaken on the Tabor Lake watershed and published during 1999-2003."
Best practise - request is precise, compliance assured within allowable timeframe.

  • in some cases (particularly where extensive research and/or copying is required) a fee will be charged for locating and retrieving records. Fee estimates are available upon request.

Questions?

Please contact the Regional District's Freedom of Information Coordinator at (250) 960-4400 or at district@rdffg.bc.ca . You may also write to:

FOI Coordinator
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
155 George Street
Prince George, BC V2L 1P8

Related Links

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC

Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada