If information is in fact published elsewhere then you do not need to
provide that information (he can obtain it himself!)Inform him where it can
be found - I am sure he would know.
If the information is not published in this manner then provide him with
statistic depersonalised information only.
It is true that information on deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers etc can be
,made public. However, "The sole ground on which information can be exempted
is if it concerns identifiable members of the council's staff". - F.O.I.
Yvonne Sears
DP Consultant
>From: "Broom, Doreen" <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: "Broom, Doreen" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Right to Information
>Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 13:32:20 +0100
>
>Hi All
>A Councillor is being investigated as to his expenses claims. He has aksed
>for Access to all other Councillors' expenses. This information is held in
>paper format. My view is that we can withhold the information until 24
>October 2001 as it is in paper format - also I believe that the reason why
>he is demanding this information is due to his own circumstances and not
>for
>any legitimate Council duty and therefore we should refuse. The
>information
>is generally made available at the beginning of each financial year i.e.
>how
>much is allocated to each councillor for expenses. Obviously, I want to
>get
>this right and have checked with the OIC who have voiced the same opinion
>as
>myself. My worry is that there may be some overriding legislation which
>allows him to have access to that information and is therefore not solely a
>DP issue eg Access to Information Act.
>Anyone any views.
>Doreen Broom
>Data Administrator
>Scottish Borders Council
>Council HQ
>Newtown St.Boswells
>Melrose
>Borders TD6 0SA
>
>Tel: 01835 826516
>e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>
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