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Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “Act”) gives the public a right to access records held by the Village of Keremeos with limited exceptions, while protecting personal privacy. The Act also regulates how the Village collects, uses and discloses personal information in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities and program operations.
Access to Village of Keremeos Records
The Village website is routinely updated with agendas, minutes, bylaws and policies. These and much more information may be viewed online.
Access to property documents, such as building permit records or building plans, may also be routinely available if you are the owner of the property or have written authorization from the property owner to access or view such records. For more information, please email info@keremeos.ca.
Formal Requests for Records
Formal Freedom of Information requests must be submitted in writing in person, by mail, or email to the Freedom of Information Head:
CAO
Village of Keremeos
702 4th Street, Box 160
Keremeos, B.C. V0X 1N0
Email: cao@keremeos.ca
An FOI Request Form is available, but is not required to make a formal request.
Please make your request clear, specific and concise to reduce processing times and possible fees. In your request, indicate the date range for the records you are seeking and how you would like to receive the records – by email, regular mail, or pick-up.
Your request will be responded to within maximum of 30 business days, except in specific cases where an extension may be necessary, as per the Act. Fees may be charged for the information requested. If payment is required, you will be provided an estimate before your request is processed.
Request a Review
If you are unsatisfied with the response, you have the right to request, in writing, a review to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner:
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
P.O. Box 9038 Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9A4
Fax: 250-387-1696