Freedom of Information Officer
3 weeks ago
Job Purpose:
To provide a single point of contact for advice and guidance regarding Freedom of Information.
To keep abreast of the relevant legislation and maintain awareness of the issues surrounding the Freedom of Information Act and communicate them to relevant staff and Members.
Key Accountabilities:
- To Co-ordinate reporting arrangements in order to brief senior management on issues surrounding the Freedom of information Act.
- Update appropriate Freedom of information guidance in line with changes brought about by other legislations and circulate to members of the Liaison Group to review. Ensure that all staff and Members of the Council are aware of them.
- In conjunction with other Service Areas formulate/review new Freedom of information guidance ensuring all Freedom of information legislation is covered within all Council Services
5. To assemble, monitor and update the Councils Publication Scheme to ensure its appropriate
dissemination to members of the public.
6. Control the Publication scheme to ensure any necessary changes to the Scheme has the
approval of the Information Commissioner where necessary.
- Disseminate and promote the implications of the Freedom of Information Act on the working
of the Councils Staff and Members
- Co-ordinate requests for information from members of the public or other agencies for
information held by the Council in line with the Freedom of Information Act and to ensure that
information is released in line with the legal framework.
- Collaborate with the Councils Legal Advisor for FOI on all exemption decisions outside of section 36
- Consult with the Information Commissioners Office on behalf of the Council on FOI issueswhen appropriate.
- Disseminate to FOI Reps in Directorates any changes to the FOI Act.
12. To assess and monitor the arrangements within Service Areas for compliance with the Act and to make recommendations for improvement where necessary
**Knowledge and Experience**:
- At least 12 months experience of detailed working with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 1998
Freedom of Information Act 2000 including:
? Giving advice on the implications of the Acts
? Organising training of other staff on the provisions of the Acts
? Maintaining FOI Publication Schemes and catalogue under the FOI Act and maintaining registrations under the Data Protection Act
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