FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1982 - SECT 6I Freedom of information functions

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1982 - SECT 6I

    (1)     The Information Commissioner has the following functions—

        (a)     to employ staff and engage contractors under section 6Q;

        (b)     to develop and review professional standards in accordance with Part IB;

        (c)     to make reports in accordance with Division 3 of Part VII;

        (d)     to provide advice, at the request of the Minister, about the operation and administration of this Act;

S. 6I(1)(e) amended by No. 2/2019 s. 109(a).

        (e)     to conduct investigations under Part VIB;

S. 6I(1)(f) inserted by No. 2/2019 s. 109(b).

        (f)     investigate public interest complaints that relate to conduct relevant to the functions of the Information Commissioner.

    (2)     The Information Commissioner and the Public Access Deputy Commissioner each have the following functions—

        (a)     to promote understanding and acceptance by agencies and the public of this Act and the object of this Act;

        (b)     to provide advice, education and guidance to agencies and the public in relation to compliance with the professional standards;

        (c)     to monitor compliance with professional standards;

        (d)     in accordance with Division 1 of Part VI, to conduct reviews of decisions by agencies and Ministers on requests;

        (e)     in accordance with Part VIA, to receive and handle complaints;

        (f)     to provide advice, education and guidance to agencies and the public in relation to the Information Commissioner's functions.

S. 6J substituted by No. 20/2017 s. 6.