Freedom of Information Act

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as set forth in § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.

A public record is any writing or recording - regardless of whether it is a paper record, an electronic file, an audio or video recording, or any other format - that is prepared by, owned by, or in the possession of a public body or its officers, employees, or agents in the transaction of public business. All public records are presumed to be open and may only be withheld if a specific statutory exemption applies.

The policy of FOIA states that the purpose of FOIA is to promote an increased awareness by all persons of governmental activities. In furthering this policy, FOIA requires that the law be interpreted liberally, in favor of access, and that any exemption allowing public records to be withheld must be interpreted narrowly.

To request records from the Town of Rocky Mount, you may direct your request or questions to the Town's FOIA Officer, Mark W. Moore. Email Mark Moore or call him at 540-483-0907.

View the Town of Rocky Mount's FOIA Policy (PDF).