FREEDOM OF INFORMATION & PROTECTION OF PRIVACY

Background

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("FIPPA"), requires Districts to designate a person or groups of persons as head of the local public body for the purposes of this Act.

As required under Section 77 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Board has designated the Superintendent as the official head of the District for the purposes of the Act.

Procedures

1. The Superintendent designates the Secretary-Treasurer to be the Freedom of Information Coordinator responsible for the administration of the Act and to make related operational decisions.
2. The Secretary-Treasurer is authorized to implement any procedures required to support the District’s administration of the Act.
3. As permitted under Section 76.1(c) of the Act, the District adopts the schedule of fees as set out in Freedom of Information and Privacy Regulation.
4. Under the direction of the Superintendent the Freedom of Information Coordinator is responsible for:
   1. Developing and implementing effective procedures to manage the District’s compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act);
   2. Conducting orientation and training sessions on the legislation and related District practices;
   3. Establishing standards for administrative, technical and physical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of records and personal information under District control;
   4. Administering all requests and reports under the Act.