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 […]