Section 3100.50  Procedures for Appeal of a Denial

a)         Appeal of a Denial

1)         A requester whose request has been denied by the Freedom of Information Officer may appeal the denial to the Chairperson of the Council.  The notice of appeal shall be filed in writing within 14 working days after receipt of the denial and sent to:

            Chairperson

            Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Council of

              Illinois

            P.O. Box 480

            Bensenville, Illinois 60106

2)         The notice of appeal shall include a copy of the original request, a copy of the denial received by the requester, and a statement of the reasons why the appeal should be granted.

b)         Chairperson's Response to Appeal

            The Chairperson shall respond to an appeal within 7 working days after receiving notice.  The Chairperson shall either affirm the denial or provide access to the requested public records.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 19615, effective December 12, 2006)