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1. What does the Village Attorney do?

The Village Attorney's Office is the principal legal advisor to the Village Board and all Village departments. This office represents the Village in all legal matters affecting the Village's interests. The Village Attorney's Office is also responsible for drafting resolutions, local laws, and ordinances for the Village Board.

2. Does the Village Attorney provide notary public services?

No, the Village Attorney's Office does not provide notary public services to the public.

3. What is a FOIL request?

A Freedom of Information request (FOIL) is a request for access to Village Records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, article 6 sections 84-90).

Once the request form is received by the Village Clerk via fax or in person, the Village Attorney reviews the request with subject area personnel. The law pertains to records only. It is not intended for examination of employees or officials. The Village is not required to create a new record in response to a question or questions.

The Village may seek clarification of the requested information and may reasonably decline to honor a request that is not descriptive enough within the context of the Village's record keeping system.

All records are available, unless an exception permits an agency to deny access. Common sense and the potential for harm that might arise from a specific disclosure, such as that which could preclude the government from carrying out its duties, are things that could limit disclosure.

4. What is the process for making a FOIL request?

Once the request is made and requested information is compiled by the subject area department, it is forwarded to the Village Clerk's Office and the requester is notified that the information is available. This is usually done by phone.

For more information, contact the Village Clerk's Office at 516-478-6202.

5. Can I make a FOIL request for property information?

FOILS can be filed for property information by non-owners as per usual procedures.

Property owners do not need to file a FOIL request to get information pertaining to property they own (and can show proof).

If a Certified Certificate of Occupancy is required, the application can be filled out by the property owner in the Department of Planning & Development's Building Division. Certified documents usually take about 2 weeks to be prepared.