LGOIMA Request Details: LG1859

Date received: 25/06/2019

Requested information: How MDC handles requests for information under the LGOIMA and the costs involved

Status: Complete

Date responded: 12/07/2019

Response:

a) A copy of your LGOIMA/Information Management/Public Information policies (if you have any)
MDC’s LGOIMA responses to requests are in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
b)The number of LGOIMA requests made to MDC per year for the last 5 years
1 July 2014 to 30 June 2019  =  431 requests 

To 30 June 2015 118
To 30 June 2016   84
To 30 June 2017   76
To 30 June 2018   84
To 30 June 2019   69

c)The costs incurred by council in processing these requests
We do not keep a record of time of average requests.  We would only charge for large requests that we know will take a lot of staff time to collate.
d)The amount of requests that have had a charge applied
Six have had quotes of fees sent to requester, but none has actually resulted in charges being made.
e)The amount(s) and hours charged for the requests covered in d)
We have not charged any requester for information requested.