DRAFT
SCOTTISH MINISTERS' CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE DISCHARGE OF FUNCTIONS BY SCOTTISH PUBLIC AUTHORITIES UNDER THE
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 2002
AND THE
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2004
[date]
Contents
Foreword
Part 1: Introduction
1. Purpose of the Code
2. Main terms of the regimes
3. Bodies subject to the regimes
4. Role of the Scottish Information Commissioner
Part 2: Recommended good practice
1. Providing advice and assistance and seeking clarification
2. Transferring requests to other authorities
3. Consulting with third parties
4. Contracts and the disclosure of information
5. Handling complaints (reviews)
6. Collecting and recording statistics about handling information requests
7. Proactive publication