FOIP Wait Time

Within five (5) business days of the receipt of the request, Smoky Lake County will do one or more of the following: (Note: The five days begin one working day after receipt of the request.)

  • Acknowledge receipt of request and provide a reasonable estimate of when records will be available.
  • Seek clarification of unclear requests.

Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the request, Smoky Lake County will do one or more of the following:

  • Provide an estimate invoice if the time and material charges required to complete the request are greater than $150.00. If the fee estimate is over $150.00, a 50 per cent deposit must be paid.
  • Deny the request with explanation of denial.
  • Provide a copy of the records as requested in total or with information severed (removed), and the reason for the removal, if appropriate.
  • Make an appointment for the applicant to review the record as requested.

All records will be released if they do not fall within the specific exemptions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or other statutes which exempt or prohibit disclosure of specific information or records.