Summary and Purpose

Section 3001 Section 3001.10  Summary and Purpose a)         This Part is established to further the policy of the State of Illinois whereby all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140/1]. The purpose of this Part is to support the policy of providing public access to the public records in the possession of the Procurement Policy Board (Board) while, at the same time, protecting legitimate privacy interests and maintaining administrative efficiency. b)         This Part creates a procedure by which the public may request and obtain public records.  Therefore, it is being filed in accordance with Section 5-15 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/5-15] and Section 3(g) of the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140/3(g)].