Request for access to a document

Access to a document is subject to the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information.

A request for access to a document is different from a request for information pertaining to a document. The first one is subject to some restrictions provided by the Law and gives access only to the document requested and not to an explanation of its content. Information on its content must be obtained from the concerned municipal department.

Any person wanting to request access to a document should preferably submit his or her request in writing to the Registrar, either by e-mail, fax or regular mail. A verbal request is also valid but only a written request allows a subsequent appeal of a decision regarding access before the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec (Quebec’s information access review board).

Some restrictions may limit the right of access to municipal documents. Furthermore, only partial access to a document may be allowed. For that purpose, some sections of the said document may be hidden.

In accordance with the Law, the person in charge of access to documents must acknowledge receipt of all written requests. Requests for access are usually answered within twenty (20) calendar days. That period may be extended in certain circumstances.

Access to a document is free and the document concerned may be viewed at the City hall by appointment. However, the City will charge a fee for the transcription, transmission or reproduction of the document. The person making the request is informed of these fees which are prescribed by the Regulation respecting fees for the transcription, reproduction and transmission of documents or personal information.

Informations

For further information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office :

City Clerk's Office
1960 Chemin Sainte-Angélique
Saint-Lazare (Québec) J7T 2G5

Téléphone : 450-424-8000, ext. 266
Fax : 450-455-3877
greffe@ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca

Heures d'ouverture
Monday to Thursday : 8 a.m. to noon and 12:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. to noon