Judiciary Committee debates FOIA policy draft: payment methods, tracking and response timelines under discussion

Apr 25, 2025

Committee members and County Attorney Anne Ruth debated a draft FOIA resolution that would set payment methods, time-tracking, and response timelines; members disagreed on how quickly requests should be fulfilled and whether to require checks versus broader payment options.

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BUTTE — A proposed Butte-Silver Bow resolution to formalize the county’s response to Freedom of Information Act requests prompted a lengthy Judiciary Committee discussion on April 23, 2025 over payment methods, time tracking and realistic response timelines.

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