The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) provides a right of access to information for records in the custody and control of the Municipality, with certain limitations in order to protect personal and sensitive information.
How to Apply for Access to Information
You can request information by filling out a Freedom of Information Access form from Ontario Governments website and submitting it to the County Clerk's office.
Many of the County of Haliburton's records are available either online or by directly requesting the information. Before submitting a Freedom of Information request, contact the County to see if the information is already available.
Visit Ontario Governments Forms Repository
Fees
You must also pay a $5 fee. Additional fees may apply depending on the request. The Clerk will provide an estimate if the fees will be over $25.
Responding to Requests
The Clerk has 30 days to respond to Freedom of Information requests.
Can a Freedom of Information Request be Refused?
An institution may refuse access to a record or part of a record in accordance with the Exceptions in MFIPPA.