Freedom of Information Policy Statement

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Policy Statement

East Sussex County Council will comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and in particular will:

• make as much information as practicable available via the Publication
  Scheme
• respond to requests for information as quickly as possible, and within
  the statutory timescales;
• where, exceptionally, we believe it is not going to be possible to
  respond fully within the statutory timescale (for example where we
  have to consider the public interest test), we will;
  • advise you why, and give an estimated date by which the information will be provided, and
  • provide as much of the information as possible within the earlier timescale

• apply exemptions appropriately and consistently; and
• ensure that any fees charged are calculated appropriately and
  consistently

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Implementation

To enable our staff to do comply with the policy and with FOI, ESCC will:

• provide adequate and appropriate training and guidance to all staff;
• monitor application of guidance; and
• revise guidance and training as appropriate

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Retention and Review

This policy will be reviewed in no more than three years.

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