Summary:The Commissioner varied the LGMA's decision. He affirmed its decision to refuse access to records 6 (in part) and 7-8 (in full) on the basis of section 15(1)(d). He also affirmed the LGMA's decision to refuse access to records 3 and 6 in part on the basis of section 36(1)(b). He affirmed its decision to refuse to grant access to certain information contained in record 6 on the basis of section 37 of the FOI Act. He found that the public interest, on balance, did not favour the release of records 3 and 6 in full. He annulled the LGMA's decision to refuse to grant access to the remaining information contained in the records on the basis of sections 35, 36 and 40 of the FOI Act and directed its release to the applicant.
Date:18-06-2024
Case Number:OIC-106968-Z3F4Q8
Public Body:Local Government Management Agency
Section of the Act.:s.15, s.15(1)(d), s.35, s.35(1)(a), s.36, s.36(1)(b), s.37, s.37(1), s.40, s.40(1)(d),