Transparency Checklist

Transparency Checklist

The Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) has created a 10-point transparency checklist to hold government and elected officials accountable to the citizens and taxpayers, providing a "best practices" framework intended to improve government transparency throughout the State of Illinois. It is the Village of Montgomery's objective to go above and beyond IPI's requirements, using the transparency checklist as a foundation for open government.

The Village of Montgomery Transparency Checklist is as follows:

1. Elected Officials

2. Meeting Information

3. Agendas and Minutes

4. Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

5. Budget

6. Financial Reports 

7. Salary and Benefits

8. Collective Bargaining Contracts & Agreements

9. Taxes and Fees

10. Licenses, Permits and Fees

11. Electrical Aggregation

12. Use Request Tracker to report a concern or ask a question

13. 2010 Census

14. Village News Releases

15. Staff Directory

16. Building Permit Logs (by month)

17. Lobbying

18. Bids and RFPs

19. Prevailing Wages

20. Ordinances and Resolutions

To request public documents other than those listed above, please submit a written request stating the specific record or document you are seeking. For your convenience, a Request for Public Records form is available at the Village Hall or online. Forms mail be mailed to Debra Buchanan, FOIA Officer, 200 N. River Street, Montgomery, IL 60538 or faxed to (630) 896-0791. Requests may also be submitted via email. The FOIA Officer may be reached by phone at (630) 896-8080 ext. 9003.

The Village of Montgomery's Open Meetings Act (OMA) Officer is Jeff Zoephel, Village Administrator. The OMA Officer may be reached by phone at (630) 896-8080 ext. 9002 or by emailing Jeff Zoephel.