FOIA / OMA
Freedom of Information Act Requests
The DeKalb Public Library is committed to providing citizens and taxpayers access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The Freedom of Information Officer designated for the Library is:
Dee Coover, Library Director
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-9568 x 240
foia@dkpl.org
Please review the Library’s Freedom of Information Act (policy and requests)
For Library Board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit Board Minutes
Illinois Open Meetings Act
To read the summary prepared by Attorney Phillip B. Lenzini, click here
FOIA and OMA Resolution
Click here, to view the resolution directing compliance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act for the City of DeKalb.
PUBLIC ACT 97-609
Open Meetings Act Amendment –Posting of Compensation Information (IMRF Employees)
The Open Meetings Act was amended, effective January 2012, to include a new requirement to post information "pertaining to benefits offered through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund". The timing of the actual initial posting requirements is not required by January 1, 2012, but rather is set forth below.
Click here to view DeKalb Public Library posting of compensation Information
Covered Employees (Posting Requirements Apply)
Employees in the IMRF system, with total compensation packages over the threshold of $75,000, or equal to or over $150, 000/year.
Timing of Requirements
- Total compensation package of over $75,000 -- must be posted within six (6) business days of approving a budget.
- Total compensation package equal to or in excess of $150,000 per year -- must be posted at least six (6) days before approving the employee's total compensation package.
Total Compensation Package
The term "total compensation package" is defined as the "payment by the employer to the employee for salary, health insurance, a housing allowance, a vehicle allowance, a clothing allowance, bonuses, loans, vacation days granted, and sick days granted."
Posting Requirements
Must post covered total compensation packages on employer's website, or at its principal office if it does not have a website. Alternatively, an employer that maintains a website can simply post a physical copy of this information at its principal office rather than posting it directly on the website. The website, however, must include information concerning how to access the information.
The full text of P.A. 97-609 is available at:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/97/097-0609.htm
Related links
http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov
A presentation by Attorney Phillip B. Lenzini
