Freedom of Information (FOIA) & Ethics

The Freedom of information Act, Act 442 of 1976, MCL 15.241, is an Act established to provide for public access to certain public records of public bodies.  Cartoon People Surrounding Bullseye

New FOIA Requirements

Effective July 1, 2015, there are new requirements for Washtenaw County Government FOIA requests.

New Requirements for FOIA Requests

  1. New FOIA Information (PDF)
  2. New FOIA Fee Calculation (PDF)

If you would like to submit a Freedom of Information Act request, you may do so using our Freedom of Information Act FOIA form.

Code of Ethics

The County of Washtenaw has a rigid code of ethics for its employees. The Purchasing Manager, Buyers, or any County staff shall not accept gifts or gratuities. While the Purchasing Manager, Buyers, or staff may lunch with vendors, they are encouraged to pay their own bills. There are occasions however, where it would be improper if staff were not to participate in a luncheon, where they and vendors are both in attendance.