Request for Information

A request for information may be used to obtain an existing document that has been received or created in the performance of public functions. A request for information cannot be used to require the creation of new information or information that does not already exist.

The Estonian Cultural Endowment performs public functions pursuant to Section 2 of the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act.

A Request for Information Must Include the Following Details:

• the requester’s first and last name;

• where the request is submitted on behalf of an institution or legal entity, the name of the institution or legal entity;

• the requester’s contact details (postal address, email address or telephone number) through which the holder of the information can provide the requested information or contact the requester;

• the content or type of information requested, the title and content of the document, or any document reference details known to the requester;

• the preferred method of delivery of the requested information.

A petition (Section 2 of the Response to Memoranda and Requests for Explanations Act) is a communication in which a person makes proposals to the recipient concerning the organisation of an institution’s or body’s work or the development of a particular field, or provides information to the recipient.

A request for explanation (Section 2 of the Response to Memoranda and Requests for Explanations Act) is a communication in which a person requests information that requires the recipient to analyse or synthesise information at its disposal, collect additional information, or provide a legal explanation as defined in Section 3 of that Act.

An objection (Section 71 of the Administrative Procedure Act) is a submission in which a person considers that an administrative act has infringed their rights or restricted their freedoms. See the Requirements for Submitting an Objection.

Response Deadlines

• A request for information shall be complied with without delay and no later than within five working days.

• A petition or request for explanation shall be answered without delay and no later than within 30 calendar days of its registration.

• If you are seeking an opinion or advice, or drawing attention to shortcomings, your submission does not constitute a request for information and may be subject to a longer response period.

Submit a Request for Information

You may use a request for information to obtain a document or other information already held by the Estonian Cultural Endowment.

You will receive a response within five working days at the address you have specified.

Please indicate how you would like to receive the response. If the Cultural Endowment needs additional information to clarify your request, we will contact you using the contact method you have selected.