Ill. Admin. Code tit. 2, § 1270.110 – Summary and Purpose | Midpage
§ 1270.110
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 2, § 1270.110
Summary and Purpose
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.), and Section5-15 of the Illinois Administrative Procedures Act [5 ILCS 100/5-15].DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
a) This Part is established to implement the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) within the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The purpose is to support the policy of providing public access to the public records in the possession of the Department, while, at the same time, protecting legitimate privacy interests and maintaining administrative efficiency.
b) These rules create a procedure by which the public may request and obtain public records. Therefore, they are being filed in accordance with Section 5-15 of the IllinoisAdministrative Procedures Act (5 ILCS 100/5-15).