Police union contract/collective bargaining agreement (City of Albany Police Department)
| Tracking # |
W013304-082020 |
| Multi Request | Police union contract/collective bargaining agreement |
| Submitted | Aug. 18, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | Oct. 12, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the current collective bargaining agreement (also known as a collective agreement or a union contract) between this department/agency and the local police union/fraternal order/benevolent association (or similar/equivalent organization). This includes any and all memorandums of understanding or similar agreements. Please provide all associated addendums, amendments, appendices, exhibits, and other supplemental and supporting documents.
Here are examples of responsive materials provided by other agencies in response to similar requests:
https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2018/02/27/2-21-18_MR18491_RES_IDC000697-022018.pdf (Long Beach, California)
https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2015/08/24/Collective_Bargaining_Agreement_1.pdf (St. Louis, Missouri)
https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2015/12/14/TPPA_2015-2017.pdf (Toledo, Ohio)
https://cdn.muckrock.com/foia_files/2020/07/17/2020-134_2020-02-18_Meet___Confer_Agreement_Waco_Police_Association.pdf (Waco, Texas)
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Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: City of Albany Police Department
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From: City of Albany Police Department
Dear Beryl Lipton:
I am in receipt of your Freedom of Information Law request, dated 8/20/2020. Your request is being reviewed, and could take up to 20 business days to be completed.
Under NYS Law, you may be charged $.25 per page for photocopying (if applicable), or other fees allowed under the Public Officers Law (our fee = $10/CD-DVD).
Sincerely,
Danielle Gillespie,
City Clerk / Records Access Officer
From: City of Albany Police Department
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09/14/2020
Beryl Lipton
MuckRock News DEPT MR 101243
Somerville, MA 02144
FOIL NO: W013304-082020
RE: Public Records Request for Police Department Documents and Reports records
Dear Beryl Lipton,
Due to offices currently working with limited capability, the department working on reviewing and processing the information required to comply with your FOIL request has requested and been granted a 20 Business Day extension. The new anticipated completion date of your FOIL request will be October 12th, 2020.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Danielle Gillespie,
City Clerk / Records Access Officer
From: City of Albany Police Department
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10/05/2020
Beryl Lipton
MuckRock News DEPT MR 101243
Somerville, MA 02144
FOIL NO: W013304-082020
Dear Beryl Lipton,
Your request is hereby accepted.
Fees:
Total Amount Charged: $0.00
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Sincerely:
Danielle Gillespie,
City Clerk / Records Access Officer
If you feel you have been denied access to records you may appeal in writing within 30 days. Such appeals should be addressed to:
Appeals Officer
Robert Schofield
City Hall, Room 202
Albany, NY 12207
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