Freedom of Information Act
Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act provides public access to many records held by public bodies. Use this page to prepare and submit a records request to Pleasant View Township.
How to request public records
A special form is not required. A clear written request helps the Township identify and respond to the records you are seeking.
Describe the records
Identify the subject, date range, department, address, parcel, meeting, or other details that will help locate the records.
Include your contact details
Provide your name and a reliable email or mailing address for the Township’s response, questions, fee estimate, or records.
Send it to the Township
Email, mail, or deliver the written request to the Township Office and address it to the FOIA Coordinator.
Response timing, fees & appeals
Township response
Under Michigan law, a public body generally responds within 5 business days after receiving a written request by granting it, denying it, granting it in part, or issuing one notice extending the response period by no more than 10 business days.
Fees and deposits
Permitted charges may include certain labor, copying, media, and mailing costs. If an estimated fee exceeds $50, the Township may require a good-faith deposit as allowed by law. A detailed itemization should explain applicable charges.
If a request is denied
A written denial should explain the basis for withholding records and the requester’s options. Michigan law permits a written appeal to the head of the public body or judicial review as described in the Act.
Records already online
Before submitting a request, check the Township’s meeting minutes, document library, budget, ordinances, and other public pages. Records already available online may be accessed without a FOIA processing charge.
FOIA policies & documents
The Township maintains materials governing its FOIA process. Contact the Township Office for a current accessible copy of any item below.
Pleasant View Township FOIA Policy
The Township’s adopted FOIA policy, including coordinator designation, fees, deposits, and response provisions.
Open policy PDFFOIA Coordinator Sample Resolution
A blank sample resolution for designating a FOIA Coordinator. This document contains placeholders and is not presented as an adopted Township resolution.
Download sample resolutionSample FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
A Michigan Townships Association sample document containing blanks and customization instructions. Contact the Township for its current adopted procedures.
Download MTA sampleAdditional Township FOIA Materials
For a current public summary, cost-itemization form, adopted coordinator resolution, or response forms, contact the Township Office.
Request FOIA materialsSubmit a request or ask for assistance
FOIA Coordinator · Pleasant View Township · 2982 S. Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
This page is a practical public guide, not legal advice. The current Michigan statute controls if any summary differs from the law. Read the official Michigan Freedom of Information Act.