The Freedom of Information (FOI) process is part of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the Freedom of Information and Protection Act (FIPPA).
This legal process was designed to ensure that all requests for access are treated fairly and objectively.
MFIPPA sets out that information should be made available to the public and that certain types of records, such as the personal privacy of others, trade secrets, lawyer-client privilege, etc., must be protected.
Before filing your request, you should contact the Risk Management Specialist or Communications & Executive Coordinator to determine whether it is necessary to submit a request.
How to Request Information
Print and complete the FOI Request Form or attend the location below to obtain a copy. By MFIPPA, exclusions and exemptions may apply - view the Request Form for more details. Except where an extension is necessary, all requests will be completed within 30 calendar days from the date of payment receipt. Note that FOI Requests are not started without payment and receipt of the $5.00 mandatory fee.
How to Submit your Request
By Mail: Completed copies can be mailed as follows.
Attention: Risk Management Specialist
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay ON P1B 8V6
By Location: Completed FOI Request Forms can be dropped off at any of DNSSAB's locations—see this link for all locations.
How to Pay for your Request
View the Summary of Fees on the FOI Request Form for the listing of mandatory and additional fees related to requests.
DNSSAB accepts debit/cash or cheque as payment as follows:
Please ensure to include the receipt of payment with your completed FOI Request Form.