Access to Information

Routine disclosure of information is a process that supports government transparency and accountability. The Township's Routine Disclosure Policy focuses to improve public accessibility to records and information and support improved transparency, this policy will establish principles and procedures, for releasing certain types of records and information without requiring the submission of a formal Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The policy will identify to public and staff, the records and information that may be requested and disclosed routinely. It will also identify records and information that could be regularly and actively shared with the public.

Routine Disclosure Request Form

Please contact the Clerks Department at 519-376-2729 ext. 922 or clerks@georgianbluffs.ca.  

Download the Freedom of Information Form. Requesters should provide detailed information about the requested records as this enables staff to conduct a faster search and reduces costs associated with such research. Completed requests can be sent to the following contact, with the mandatory, non-refundable $5.00 fee:

Office of the Clerk
Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N5

If fees are expected to exceed $25.00, you’ll receive an estimate. For fees over $100.00, a deposit is required. Payments can be made by cash, debit, or cheque. These fees are set by MFIPPA regulations.

Please contact the Clerks Department at 519-376-2729 ext. 922 or clerks@georgianbluffs.ca.  

Normally, we have 30 calendar days (including weekends and statutory holidays) from the date we receive your $5 application fee to respond to your FOI request. There are circumstances where we may require an extension; if such an extension is required, we will notify you in writing.

Note: If you’re requesting personal information, you’ll need to provide proof of identity to collect your records.

In some cases, however, we are not allowed to provide public access to records or parts of records, based on requirements set out by MFIPPA. These instances are called exemptions, which are in place to protect the rights of another person or organization.

If you have made a request and disagree with the decision made, MFIPPA allows you to file an appeal with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC).

Under MFIPPA, you have 30 calendar days after we have notified you of our decision to give notice of appeal to the IPC. 

• Completing an appeal form, OR
• Writing a letter, attaching it to the appeal form, AND
• Mailing it along with the $25 fee to: