If you wish to access municipal records, please contact the Clerk to see if the records are available for disclosure. You need to make a formal Freedom of Information request if a record is not currently publicly available.

Formal request process

The following process applies to formal requests:

Obtain a Freedom of Information Request Form by:

1. Obtain a Freedom of Information Request Form by:
   • Downloading the Freedom of Information Request Form
   • Calling the Municipal Office
   • Visit the Municipal Office
2. Complete the form making sure to provide as many details as possible about the information you are requesting.
3. Pay the application fee at the time you submit your request. If writing a cheque, make payable to the Township of Tyendinaga.
4. Mail or drop off the completed Freedom if Information Request Form to the Clerk at the Municipal Office.

A mandatory $5.00 application fee must be submitted with the form. Depending on the request, additional fees may apply as per Section 45 of the Act.

Additional fees

• Search Time $7.50 – per ¼ hour
• Preparation Time $7.50 – per ¼ hour
• Computer programming $15.00 – per ¼ hour
• Photocopying $0.20 – per page
• CD $10.00
• Any shipping costs
• Any other costs incurred in responding to a request

The Township has 30 days after receiving the complete request (including the $5.00 application fee) to respond.  The Township will provide access to the requested records, or tell you why the records cannot be provided.