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Section

Definitions Interpretation of Act

Act applies to record whenever it came into existence Records held by official or independent contractor of public or private body Application of other legislation prohibiting or restricting disclosure Application of other legislation providing for access Act not applying to records required for criminal or civil proceedings after commencement of proceedings Part applicable when performing functions as public or private body

Objects of Act Guide on how to use Act

Right of access to records of public bodies Act not applying to certain public bodies or officials thereof Body determined to be part of another public body

Manual on functions of, and index of records held by, public body Voluntary disclosure and automatic availability of certain records Information in telephone directory

Designation of deputy information officers, and delegation Form of requests Duty to assist requesters Transfer of requests Preservation of records until final decision on request Fees Records that cannot be found or do not exist Deferral of access Decision on request and notice thereof Extension of period to deal with request Deemed refusal of request Severability Access and forms of access