This is not just another FOIA class. The course is taught by Lori Hinkley, the recently retired Manager and FOIA Coordinator for the Transparency and Accountability Division of the Michigan State Police.  The course will: Introduce the students to an overview of the Act. Define “public record” and “public body”. Introduce the students to processing […]

The course is taught by Lori Hinkley, the recently retired Manager and FOIA Coordinator for the Transparency and Accountability Division of the Michigan State Police.  The course will: Introduce the students to an overview of the Act. Define “public record” and “public body”. Introduce the students to processing of FOIA requests, fees, exemptions, rights of […]

The course is taught by Lori Hinkley, the recently retired Manager and FOIA Coordinator for the Transparency and Accountability Division of the Michigan State Police.  The course will: Introduce the students to an overview of the Act. Define “public record” and “public body”. Introduce the students to processing of FOIA requests, fees, exemptions, rights of […]

This class will introduce the attendees to the Michigan laws governing the requirements surrounding the retention and disposal of public records. Topics covered will include what constitutes a public record, the differences between general and specific retention schedules, where to find the appropriate schedule, how to read and apply the schedules, unique issues that apply […]

The course is taught by Lori Hinkley, the recently retired Manager and FOIA Coordinator for the Transparency and Accountability Division of the Michigan State Police.  The course will: Introduce the students to an overview of the Act. Define “public record” and “public body”. Introduce the students to processing of FOIA requests, fees, exemptions, rights of […]