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Making it easier to access government info
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| Published on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
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The government’s first attempt to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Law resulted in a 1,470-page document that was “a bit onerous to search,” according to the Information Commissioner’s Office, charged with publishing a comprehensive list of government offices, general information, policies and procedures, etc.
The ICO recently released a revamped “2010 FOI Publication Scheme List,” required by the Freedom of Information Law, stating that all public authorities publish a comprehensive list each year that includes financial and administrative documents, policy & procedures that govern them, as well as a tally of the types of records they hold and how the public can access those records.
This list, known as a “Publication Scheme,” has been reorganized into a more user-friendly document listing each public authority under its respective Ministry. In addition, a table of contents was added to help people navigate to the specific areas they seek. While the law requires that schemes are published each January, the public authorities are also encouraged to update the information on their websites throughout the year; therefore, the ICO’s new scheme list can be found on the home page of its website www.INFOCOMM.ky
Along with the release of the new “2010 FOI Publication Scheme List,” the ICO is also showcasing its recently redesigned website at www.INFOCOMM.ky, which has been updated to better serve its purpose to inform the public as well as proactively publish as much information as possible. The ICO’s website contains policy documents, information on recent and upcoming hearings, decisions of the Information Commissioner, as well as general information on what the Freedom of Information law is, and how the public can make it work.
The Information Commissioner’s Office is a quasi-judicial entity tasked with monitoring the compliance of public authorities, promoting the public’s right to access records and decide appeals filed under the Law. For more information on the ICO and to download a copy of the “2010 FOI Publication Scheme List,” visit www.INFOCOMM.ky | | | | Reads : 719 |
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