East and West Runton - Publication Scheme
RUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
PUBLICATION SCHEME
FORMALLY ADOPTED
ON MINUTE REF: 11/74 DATED 27.09.2011
This model publication
scheme was prepared and approved by the Information Commissioner. It has been adopted
without modification by RUNTON PARISH COUNCIL without further approval and will be valid
until further notice.
This publication scheme commits the
authority to make information available to the public as part of its normal business
activities. The information covered is included in the classes of information mentioned
below, where this information is held by the authority. Additional assistance is provided
to the definition of these classes in sector specific guidance manuals issued by the
Information Commissioner.
The scheme commits the authority:
- To proactively publish or otherwise make available as a matter of
routine, information, including environmental information, which is held by the authority
and falls within the classifications below.
- To specify the information which is held by the authority and falls
within the classifications below.
- To proactively publish or otherwise make available as a matter of
routine, information in line with the statements contained within this scheme.
- To produce and publish the methods by which the specific information
is made routinely available so that it can be easily identified and accessed by members
of the public.
- To review and update on a regular basis the information the authority
makes available under this scheme.
- To produce a schedule of any fees charged for access to information
which is made proactively available.
- To make this publication scheme available to the public.
Classes of information
Who we are and what we do.
Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal
governance.
What we spend and how we spend it.
Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure,
tendering, procurement and contracts.
What our priorities are and how we are
doing.
Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.
How we make decisions.
Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and
procedures, consultations.
Our policies and procedures.
Current written protocols for delivering our functions and
responsibilities.
Lists and registers.
Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating
to the functions of the authority.
The services we offer.
Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases.A
description of the services offered.
The classes of information will not
generally include:
- Information the disclosure of which is prevented by law, or exempt
under the Freedom of Information Act, or is otherwise properly considered to be protected
from disclosure.
- Information in draft form.
- Information that is no longer readily available as it is contained in
files that have been placed in archive storage, or is difficult to access for similar
reasons.
The method by which information
published under this scheme will be made available
The authority will indicate clearly to the public at the end of this document what
information is covered by this scheme and how it can be obtained.
Where it is within the capability of a
public authority, information will be provided on a website. Where it is
impracticable to make information available on a website or when an individual does not
wish to access the information by the website, a public authority will indicate how
information can be obtained by other means and provide it by those means.
In exceptional circumstances some
information may be available only by viewing in person. Where this manner is
specified, contact details will be provided. An appointment to view the information will
be arranged within a reasonable timescale.
Information will be provided in the
language in which it is held or in such other language that is legally required. Where an
authority is legally required to translate any information, it will do so.
Obligations under disability and
discrimination legislation and any other legislation to provide information in other forms
and formats will be adhered to when providing information in accordance with this scheme.
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.
Material which is published and accessed
on a website will be provided free of charge.
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 held by a
public authority that 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.
INFORMATION COVERED
BY THIS SCHEME BY RUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES and
AGENDAS OF MEETING: Displayed on
notice board and website. Hard copies available. Inspection in person by appointment
at the Reading Room. Contact 01263
512214
ACCOUNTS : Displayed
on notice board and available as hard copies from the Clerk Inspection in person by
appointment at The Reading Room.
Contact 01263 512214
ALLOTMENTS
INCOME AND PROCEDURES (Tenant details data protected).
ENVIRONMENT WORK
CARRIED OUT BY THE PARISH COUNCIL Information
given in minutes and newsletters and website.
REGISTERS OF
INTERESTS: Held by
North Norfolk District Council.
COUNCILLOR
DETAILS: Displayed in
Runton Parish Council Newsletter, on the Notice Boards and on website.
CHARGES; Hard
copies available for Minutes and Accounts at 10 pence per sheet. May be mailed
electronically on request.
enquiries for above:
Clerk to Runton Parish Council
Mrs Barbara Emery, The Reading
Room, Felbrigg Rd., East Runton, NR27 9PE.
Telephone: 01263 512214
email: runtonpc@aol.com
Website: www.runtoneastandwest.co.uk link to
parish council information.
Chairman Mr. John
Simpson. Tel: 01263 838131
Signed
Chairman
Signed
.Clerk
Date
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