Making a Public Information Request
The Public Information Request Form
should be mailed, sent via a
delivery service,
brought in person, or faxed to Allegany County Government.
E-mailed requests will NOT be accepted by Allegany County Government.
According to the Maryland Public Information Act
Manual (12th Ed., October 2011, Appendix G-1) presented on the Attorney
General of Maryland’s website: “The PIA
grants you the right to review the available records that are
disclosable and to obtain copies of those records. It does not require
an agency to answer informational questions or to create a record to
satisfy your request.”
Submit the Public Information Request Form to:
Public Information Officer
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502-2803
Fax:
301-724-6970
Additional Information concerning Public Information Requests can be
located at:
Federal Information:
United States Department of Justice, Freedom of Information Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/index.html
State
Information:
Maryland Attorney General’s Office, Public Information Act
http://www.oag.state.md.us/Opengov/pia.htm
Public Information Fees
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND
- JULY 2004
Article 14.4
Section 14.407
Copies
The fee for each copy is $0.25 per page if reproduction is made by a
photocopying machine within the department. Copies of larger size maps
and drawings shall be provided at the current rate charged by County
departments for such documentation. If records are not susceptible to
photocopying (for example: punch cards, CD, magnetic tapes, blueprints,
and microfilm), the fee for copies will be based on the actual cost of
reproduction.
Certifications
If a person requests that a copy of a record be certified as a true
copy, an additional fee of $1.00 per page, or if appropriate, per item
shall be charged.
Minimum Fee
A charge will not be made if the total amount of the fee for standard
8 ˝ x 11 correspondence would be $5.00 or less (equivalent to 20 pages).
Search/Preparation Fee
A charge of $20.00 per hour shall be imposed for each hour in excess
of 2 hours expended by County personnel in reviewing, researching,
compiling and preparing the records for inspection and time devoted to
supervising/observing the applicant’s record inspection.
Mailing Fee
If the applicant requests that copies be mailed or delivered, the
custodian shall charge the applicant for the cost of postage or
delivery. Said charge is to be included in the total charge and it is
to be prepaid by applicant.
Payment Agreement
Before copying a record, the custodian shall estimate the cost of
reproduction and either obtain the agreement of the applicant to pay the
cost or demand prepayment of any estimated fee before reproducing the
record. If no prior agreement has been made, payment of all fees must
be made at the time the services are provided.
NOTE: Checks should be made payable to the Allegany County
Commissioners.
Contact Information
Public Information Officer
Bretta Reinhard
Telephone: 301-777-2526 Ext. 124
Fax:
301-724-6970
Email:
publicinformation@allconet.org
Public Information Request forms that are emailed will not be accepted by Allegany County
Government.
Administrative Staff
Linda A. Simpson
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 – 4:00
Closed 12:00 – 1:00
Office Address
Allegany County Office Building
701 Kelly Road
Cumberland, MD 21502-2803
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