ATIPP Requests
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA)
The purpose of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA), as legislated by the Provincial Government, is to create a culture of openness, transparency and accountability within public sector. ATIPPA also works to protect the personal information of citizens and sensitive information for businesses. Access to information ensures citizens can fully participate in the democratic process.
Access to Information
The Town is committed to providing up to date, accurate and transparent information about its decisions. If the information you are looking for is not already available, you may need to make an access to information request. To formally request records from the Town, please make your request in writing using the Access to Information Request Form. Requests must be delivered by email or in person to the Town Hall. Please be as specific as possible in describing requested records, and respond as promptly as possible to all related correspondence.
The Accessing Public Body Records Info Sheet and How to Make an Access Request offer additional information on the process.
Personal Information and Protection of Privacy
ATIPPA also sets out how the Town protects your personal information. Personal information means recorded information about an identifiable individual, including the individual’s name, address or telephone number. This includes when we collect information, how we use the information we collect, and when the information may be disclosed.
The Town collects and retain personal information for a number of reasons. Examples include: permit applications, to communicate with you about our services, to collect taxes, or to communicate any changes or disruptions in services. Information is only be used for the intended purpose, a related purpose, or another use, as authorized by ATIPPA. This information is not be disclosed to other public bodies or individuals except as authorized by the ATIPPA.
The Town also takes every precaution to protect your personal information, including making reasonable security arrangements to prevent unauthorized access, collection, use, disclosure or disposal.
If you are concerned about an information request, or that your personal information has been inappropriately collected, used or disclosed, you may make a complaint to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner:
Fax: (709) 729-6500
Toll Free in Newfoundland and Labrador: 1-877-729-6309
Please note that personal information will be redacted from records where applicable in accordance with Section 40 of the Access to Information & Protection of Privacy Act. Additional information is available by contacting the Access to Information Coordinator at [email protected].
Make a request by filling out this form adn sending it to [email protected].
Access to Information Request Form (PDF)
Access to Information Request Form (Word)
Open Government
The following documents are open to the public through the Municipalities Act, 1999, Section 215, Inspection of Documents
Section 215. (1) The following documents shall be made available by the council for public inspection during the normal business hours of the council:
(a) adopted minutes of the council;
(b) assessment role (can be viewed at the Town Hall)
(c) regulations;
(d) municipal plans;
(f) financial statements;
(g) auditor’s reports;
(h) adopted budgets;
(i) contracts;
(j) orders;
(k) permits; and
(l) Rep. by 2000 c16 s2
(m) all other documents tabled or adopted by council at a public meeting.
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