Stirling Historical Society of Greenport
INFORMATION REQUEST POLICY
V. Access
Stirling Historical Society will provide its members of the society accessibility to
information held by Stirling Historical Society of Greenport archives as appropriate
under this Policy.
A. Requests for Information
Information requests can be submitted through our website simply by clicking the
“Request” tab, and then proceeding to the “Submit a Request” link. To assist in the
handling of requests, those making requests should be as specific as possible
regarding the information sought. The requesting party will be typically be notified of
approval or denial within 30 calendar days.
B. Approval
If an information request is approved, fulfillment may take longer than 30 days
depending on the scope of the request. Requested information will ordinarily be
provided in its original format. If copies are requested, the requesting party will be
responsible for any and all costs incurred by Stirling Historical Society in meeting said
request, including duplication costs, as well as the cost of employee time for
activities such as locating, copying, and transmitting the information.
C. Denial
If an information request is denied, the requesting party may make a formal appeal
in writing to the board of the Stirling Historical Society for review of that decision
within 30 calendar days of notice of the denial. The Society will generally respond
within 30 days.