Having the city manager be in charge of releasing information under the Freedom of Information Act raises potential conflicts of interest, Coun. Brian Skakun says.
A change to the city’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw has Coun. Brian Skakun concerned about perceived conflicts of interest.
“The challenge I have is a lot of organizations have dedicated people ...” Coun. Brian Skakun said. “But I think having the city manager do it, he or she can be put in a very difficult position by having to serve two masters. If there is some politicaly-charged FOIs or documents that might come out, or if there is things that might come out in an FOI where their might be staffing issues… it is a very difficult position to be in.
Coun. Kyle Sampson said his understanding is that the provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act doesn’t leave much room for interpretation by city staff. In addition, if a party feels their FOI request was not fully responded to, they can appeal to the B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner for a review.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
This artist calls Hanlan’s Point the ‘most beautiful place’ in Toronto. Here’s why“At the heart of Hanlan’s is freedom — freedom to be naked, freedom to be openly queer, freedom to be oneself.”
Lire la suite »
Public information session into County Road 64Northumberland County and the Municipality of Brighton are asking for the public's input into recommended desi...
Lire la suite »
Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sitesThis cultural map will track past activities that impacted different communities’ economy, growth and livelihoods.
Lire la suite »
Toronto police announce $50,000 reward for information on 2022 shooting deathToronto police and the Bolo Program are announcing a $50,000 reward for anyone who can help with a 2022 homicide investigation. Kiarash Parzham (pictured), 3
Lire la suite »
Cape Breton judge says delays in release of information were justifiable | SaltWireSYDNEY, N.S. — In the end, it boiled down to a judge’s interpretation of the word, “or.” Cape Breton-based freelance journalist Parker Donham had filed an ...
Lire la suite »
‘Freedom Convoy’ lawsuit expands to include more Ottawa residents, new defendantsA proposed class-action lawsuit over the 'Freedom Convoy' has expanded to include more potential downtown Ottawa plaintiffs and added more defendants.
Lire la suite »