Hancock County Health Department
Ensuring Open and Honest Government
It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business and that the people have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business.
– Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1.
Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest.
– Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1.
To assure compliance with State of Illinois law as well as to promote transparency concerning Hancock County Health Department operations, the Department provides the following information regarding the Freedom of Information Act.
Ensuring Open and Honest Government
It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business and that the people have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business.
– Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1.
Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest.
– Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1.
To assure compliance with State of Illinois law as well as to promote transparency concerning Hancock County Health Department operations, the Department provides the following information regarding the Freedom of Information Act.
Freedom of Information Compliance Links:
| 1. Health Department Description/Information |
| 2. Organizational Chart |
| hchd_il_summ_of_records.pdf |
| hchdcompliance_packet_.pdf |
| 5.Request for Public Records Official Request Form |
| 6. Budget Summary |
Freedom of Information Officer
Attn: Sharon Burkle
Hancock County Health Department
671 Wabash Avenue
Carthage, IL 62321
PH: 217-357-2171
FAX: 217-357-3562
EMail: foiarequest@hchd1.org
Attn: Sharon Burkle
Hancock County Health Department
671 Wabash Avenue
Carthage, IL 62321
PH: 217-357-2171
FAX: 217-357-3562
EMail: foiarequest@hchd1.org
"In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."