4 October 2016 | Comments
An ‘Open Government’ sub-committee to the Social & Community Development Committee was established on Thursday 22 September 2016, with the remit to improve transparency between St Helena Government and the community.
The Open Government sub-committee is chaired by the Honourable Mike Olsson and comprises the following members:
Mrs Carol George, Corporate Services Executive Manager
Mr David George, Deputy IT Section Manager
Miss Kerisha Stevens, Head of News, SHG Press Office
Ms Laura McMullan, Crown Counsel (Civil & Child Protection)
Miss Emerald Newman, Representative for Non-Government Organisations
Mr Gregory Cairns-Wicks, Private Sector Representative
The sub-committee is tasked with the following:
- Drafting Freedom of Information Legislation
- Drafting Data Protection Legislation
- Drafting Public Records Legislation
- Developing proposals for a Consultation Policy
- Developing proposals for improvements to accessibility of SHG information
- Developing proposals for a modern engagement strategy that leads to improved dialogue and confidence in Government
The chairperson of the sub-committee will report to the Social & Community Development Committee on a monthly basis, and to full Legislative Council bi-monthly.
SHG
3 October 2016
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