Selwyn College's Publication Scheme 2009

Introduction to the Publication Scheme
Complaints Procedure

In May 2008, the Information Commissioner provided guidance on a new model for a publication scheme and all authorities will be expected to have revised their publication scheme by the end of December 2008.

The new scheme contains seven classes of information as follows:

The Classes of Information:

1. Who we are and what we do - Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance

2. What we spend and how we spend it - Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts.

3. What our priorities are and how we are doing - Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.

4. How we make decisions - Policy proposals and decisions. Decision-making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations

5. Our policies and procedures - Current written protocols, policies and procedures for delivering our functions and responsibilities

6. Lists and registers - Information held in registers required by statute and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority

7. Services provided by the College - Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered.

The columns used in this scheme are shown below: