Access to Information

Personal information refers to details about an identifiable individual.

• You may request only your own personal information or the personal information of an individual you are legally entitled to represent.
• No initial fee applies for accessing your own personal information.

General information refers to records other than your own personal information.

• Many types of general information are routinely disclosed and may not require a formal Access to Information (ATI) request.
• If the information is not routinely disclosed, you must submit a formal ATI request, and additional fees apply.

If the information you seek is not routinely disclosed and is not your own personal information, you must:

• Submit an Access to Information Request.
• Pay the applicable fees.

You may indicate in a general information request that, if granted, the request continues to have effect for a specified period of up to two years.

Below are links where you can find information about a number of common requests the Town receives, as well as disclosed information that you may find helpful:

• Property assessment information
• Council meeting agendas and minutes
• Town directory
• Budget documents and financial statements
• Bylaws, policies, and procedures
• Public notices and service updates
• Procurement information
• Release of Confidential information 

1. Personal information requests
   Your request must include government-issued photo identification that verifies you as the applicant (e.g. Driver’s Licence or Provincial ID card).
    
2. Requests on behalf of another individual
   If you are requesting personal information for someone you are legally entitled to represent (e.g. a minor, an adult dependent, or a deceased person), you must provide:
   1. A written declaration confirming your legal authority to access the information.
   2. Supporting documentation (e.g. birth certificate, certificate of adoption, court order, guardianship/trustee order, grant of probate or administration).

There are several ways for you to submit a request for information:

1. Email your application through our online contact form
    
2. Mail:
   Attention: Access and Privacy, Legislative Affairs
   P.O. Box 20, Station Main
   5 Elizabeth Street
   Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1K1
    
3. In Person:
   Town of Okotoks Municipal Centre
   5 Elizabeth Street

Download the Request Form

There is NO fee for accessing your own personal information. For a summary of other common fees, see the chart below or refer to the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw for full details.