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Burr Ridge approves part-time police records clerk to handle growing FOIA workload
Summary
Citing rising FOIA demands linked to body and in-car cameras, the chief asked for a 999-hour-per-year part-time records clerk; trustees approved the position unanimously and discussed shared-service options but supported a flexible part-time model.
The village approved creation of a part-time police records clerk position after the police chief described a growing administrative burden from FOIA requests tied to body-worn and in-car camera footage.
The chief told the board that FOIA-related work has risen substantially in recent years and estimated FOIA costs at about $100,000 per year for police-related requests. He requested a part-time position limited to 999 hours per year to process requests and relieve administrative staff and the deputy chief from those duties.
Trustees asked about shared-service arrangements with neighboring municipalities; staff said differing systems and varying workloads make shared services challenging and that a part-time model offers the flexibility to scale hours as needed. Trustees moved, seconded and approved creation of the position by roll call (6-0).
