Assumption of the Office of President Act

20. Management of information and records

Edition: 2024-05-17 · In force

(1)The Committee shall publish and publicize all important information within its mandate affecting the nation.

(2)A request for information in the public interest by a citizen—

(a)shall be addressed to the chairperson or such other person as the Committee may for that purpose designate;

(b)may be subject to the payment of a reasonable fee in instances where the Committee incurs an expense in providing the information; and

(c)may be subject to confidentiality requirements of the Committee.

(3)Subject to Article 35 of the Constitution, the Committee may decline to give information to an applicant where—

(a)the disclosure of such information is undesirable in public interest;

(b)the information requested is at a deliberative stage by the Committee;

(c)failure of payment of the prescribed fee; or

(d)failure of the applicant to satisfy confidentiality requirements by the Commission.

(4)The right of access to information under Article 35 of the Constitution shall be limited to the nature and extent specified under this section.

(5)Every member and staff assigned to the Committee shall sign a confidentiality agreement.