As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following definitions:
“ACT.” The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, ILCS Ch. 5, Act 140, §§ 1 et seq.
“COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.” The use of any part of a Public Record or Records, or information derived from Public Records, in any form for sale, resale, or solicitation or advertisement for sales or services. Requests made by News Media and non-profit, scientific, or academic organizations shall not be considered to be made for a commercial purpose when the principal purpose of the request is:
(1) To access and disseminate information concerning news and current or passing events;
(2) For articles of opinion or features of interest to the public; or
(3) For the purpose of academic, scientific, or public research or education.
“NEWS MEDIA.” A newspaper or other periodical issued at regular intervals whether in print or electronic format, a news service whether in print or electronic format, a radio station, a television station, a television network, a community antenna television service, or a person or corporation engaged in making news reels or other motion picture news for public showing.
“PRIVATE INFORMATION.” Unique identifiers, including a person’s social security number, driver’s license number, employee identification number, biometric identifiers, personal financial information, passwords or other access codes, medical records, home or personal telephone numbers, and personal email addresses. Private information also includes home addresses and personal license plates, except as otherwise provided by law or when compiled without the possibility of attribution to any person.
“PUBLIC RECORDS.” All records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, electronic communications, recorded information, and all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of public business, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared by of for, or having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of, or under the control of the village.
“RECURRENT REQUESTER.”
(1) A person that, in the 12 months immediately preceding the request, has submitted to the village (i) a minimum of 50 requests for records, or (ii) a minimum of 15 requests for records within a 30-day period, or (iii) a minimum of seven requests for records within a seven-day period. Requests made by news media and non-profit, scientific, or academic organizations shall not be considered in calculating the number of requests made in the time periods in this definition when the principal purpose of the request is (i) to access and disseminate information concerning news and current or passing events, (ii) for articles of opinion or features of interest to the public, or (iii) for the purpose of academic, scientific, or public research or education.
(2) For purposes of determining whether one is a “RECURRENT REQUESTER”, a “request” means a written document that is submitted to the village via personal delivery, mail, telefax, electronic mail, or other means available to the Village and that identifies the particular public record the requester seeks. One request may identify multiple records to be inspected or copied. Oral requests are not accepted by the Village.
“VILLAGE.” The Village of Tinley Park, including all of its committees, boards, commissions, and all other subsidiary bodies, including all committees and subcommittees thereof.
(Ord. 2009-O-064, passed 12-1-09; Am. Ord. 2011-O-047, passed 10-18-11)