Publication Scheme
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT: COOPERATION AND COMPETITION PANEL PUBLICATION SCHEME
The purpose of this scheme is to make the maximum amount of information readily available at minimum inconvenience and cost to the public.
The Cooperation and Competition Panel's (CCP) publication scheme was updated on 14 June 2010 in order to comply with the Information Commissioner's Office's model publication scheme. The scheme will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the information is current.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Functions and overview of the CCP
The current organisational structure of the CCP
Members of the Panel and Senior staff biographies
WHAT WE SPEND AND HOW WE SPEND IT
The aims and objectives of the CCP are published every year in the Business Plan.
Staff and Board members' allowances and expenses
Procurement and tendering procedures
WHAT ARE OUR PRIORITIES AND HOW ARE WE DOING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition
Revised Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition (from 1 October 2010)
LISTS AND REGISTERS
Guidance on Acceptance of Gifts and Hospitality
Register of gifts and hospitality
THE SERVICES WE OFFER
CHARGES WHICH MAY BE MADE FOR INFORMATION PUBLISHED UNDER THIS SCHEME
The purpose of this scheme is to make the maximum amount of information readily available at minimum inconvenience and cost to the public. Charges made by the authority for routinely published material will be justified and transparent and kept to a minimum. Charges may be made for information subject to a charging regime specified by Parliament. Charges may be made for actual disbursements incurred such as:
- photocopying
- postage and packaging
- the costs directly incurred as a result of viewing information
Charges may also be made for information provided under this scheme where they are legally authorised, they are in all the circumstances, including the general principles of the right of access to information held by public authorities, justified and are in accordance with a published schedule or schedules of fees which is readily available to the public. If a charge is to be made, confirmation of the payment due will be given before the information is provided. Payment may be requested prior to provision of the information.
WRITTEN REQUESTS
Information we hold which is not published under this scheme can be requested in writing, when its provision will be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.
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