Head constable Roger Thompson Resignation/Termination
| Submitted | Oct. 17, 2022 |
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From: The Riford Family
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1.) Employment dates of Ex-Head Wheatfield constable Roger Thompson (e.g. 01/01/2000 - 12/20/2020)
2.) Ex-Head Wheatfield constable Roger Thompson's resignation and/or termination letter submitted to or from the Town of Wheatfield.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
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,
Joanne Riford
From: Town Of Wheatfield Clerks Office
In response to the above Freedom of Information Request:
1. See attached documents
2. No such record/document exists
Regards,
Kathleen Harrington-McDonell
Town Clerk
From: The Riford Family
Ms. Kathleen Harrington-McDonell,
Please provide the appeal information (e.g. name of appeal officer and business address of appeal officer), so I can appeal various redaction. Thank you.
From: Town Of Wheatfield Clerks Office
You can send me a freedom of information request for any additional information you may want to search. The information redacted from your previous letter was not requested therefore redacted.
Appeal information is as follows:
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The Town Board shall hear all appeals for denial of access to records under the Freedom of Information Law. [1]<https://ecode360.com/11163408?highlight=freedom%20of%20information,inform,of&searchId=26349151750982299#ft11163409-1>
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Editor's Note: See Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, § 84 et seq.
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The denial of access shall be in writing, stating the reason therefor and advising the requester of his or her right to appeal to the Town Board. Such appeal shall be filed with the Town Clerk, who shall immediately present it to the Supervisor.
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The time for deciding an appeal by the Town Board shall commence upon receipt of the written appeal by the Town Clerk identifying:
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The date and location of requests for records.
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The records to which the requester was denied access.
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The name and return address of the requester.
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The Town Board shall inform the requester of its decision, in writing, within seven business days of receipt of an appeal. [2]<https://ecode360.com/11163408?highlight=freedom%20of%20information,inform,of&searchId=26349151750982299#ft11163415-2>
Regards,
Kathy Harrington-McDonell
Town Clerk
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