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Freedom of Information Sub-Committees

The Freedom of Information Steering Committee has five sub-committees.

• Implementation Planning Sub-Committee
• Legal Sub-Committee
• Communication, Public Participation and Public Relations
• Information Technology Sub-Committee
• Training and Records Management Sub-Committee

The Roles of the Sub-Committees

Implementation Planning Sub-Committee

• Prepare an effective FOI implementation plan.
• Track and monitor the progress of implementation, ensuring the achievement of milestones utilising the most advanced project management techniques.

Membership and minutes of this Sub-Committee

Legal Sub-Committee

• Ensure the development of FOI regulations.
• Assist in the review of all laws inconsistent with FOI Law and necessary reform, repeal or retention of the status quo.
• Develop a Whistle-blowers Policy for the Cayman Islands.

Membership and minutes of this Sub-Committee

Communication, Public Participation and Public Relations

• Develop a communication strategy to inform civil servants of the value of the Law.
• Ensure public participation in the process of implementation.

Membership and minutes of this Sub-Committee

Download the Internal & External Communication Plan

Information Technology Sub-Committee

• Ensure the timely development of an FOI tracking and monitoring system.
• Create a framework for development of e-publication schemes

Membership and minutes of this Sub-Committee

Download the IT Strategy

Training and Records Management Sub-Committee

• Develop a training strategy for FOI in the Cayman Islands.
• Monitor the progress of sound record management practices in public authorities.

Membership and minutes of this Sub-Committee

Download the Training and Records Management Strategy

Last Updated: 2008-11-20