Fees for Freedom of Information Requests
All fees can be paid in person by cash, cheque or money order. Make cheques / money orders out to: The Regional Municipality of Niagara
In cases where the information requested is voluminous or complex, an estimate will be provided if the cost exceeds $100. Costs under $100 will be due when you receive your request.
| Item | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $5 | The application fee is mandatory, not subject to waiver and must be paid when application is submitted |
| Photocopying | $0.20 / page | Requestor's copy only |
| Computer Programming | $60 / hour | If there is a need to develop a program to retrieve the information |
| Diskettes/CD’s | $10 each |
| Item | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $5 | The application fee is mandatory, not subject to waiver and must be paid when application is submitted |
| Search Time | $7.50 / hour | If required to search for records |
| Record Preparation | $7.50 / hour | If required to sever, or to prepare records for release |
| Photocopying | $0.20 / page | Requestor’s copy only |
| Computer Programming | $60 / hour | If there is a need to develop a program to retrieve the information |
| Diskettes/CD’s | $10 each |
Fees are determined by the Province's Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Urgent Requests
A note can be written on the request form that records are urgently needed.
In many cases it will be possible to provide a response before the standard 30 day time frame, but it cannot be guaranteed. There is no formal procedure to expedite a request.
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