Archive (Tag: administration of legislation)
Introducing the NEW Guide to FOIP!
Attention all FOIP Coordinators! We have just launched a revised and improved version of the resource IPC Guide to Exemptions. The new version is titled IPC Guide to FOIP. This blog will provide a bit of history, why the revision was needed, and let you know the timeline for the new Guide. In the spring... read more
Hot Off the Press: A Guide to Appeals
When my office issues a report and makes recommendations, the head of the public body has 30 days to decide whether to follow those recommendations or not. Once the head makes the decision and notifies the applicant, the applicant has 30 days to appeal the decision of the head. The appeal is not regarding my... read more
A New, Improved Exemptions Guide
When I was appointed to this office, I had a desire to provide citizens and public bodies with as much consistency as was possible. That involved a consistent procedure, now reflected in our Rules of Procedure, consistent format for reports and a consistent approach in what my office would be looking for when doing a... read more
Update to The Rules of Procedure
In September of 2018, my office posted the Rules of Procedure. It had been posted after a draft copy was available for review during 2018. It was time to further review and update the Rules. A number of minor changes have been made to improve the wording and clarity of the documents. I will not... read more