Who is responsible for FOIP within a housing management body?
• The governing body of the housing management body (the board) must designate a head by resolution under section 95(a). The head is responsible and accountable for all decisions taken under the Act. • The head can be an individual (e.g. chief administrative officer) or the board. • Appointing the board or a committee as the head could present practical difficulties in meeting the timelines for responding to FOIP requests or in defending a complaint to the Information and Privacy Commissioner. • Once the head is designated, the head can delegate any of his or her responsibilities, except the ability to delegate, in writing under section 85 of the Act.
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- Who is responsible for FOIP within a housing management body?
