No. 19 of 2004.
The Freedom of information
Act, 2004.
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ANTIGUA
AND
BARBUDA
(d)
has, within the period of ten years immediately
preceding his appointment, been convicted of theft,
fraud or other such offence involving dishonesty; or
(e)
holds office in, or is an employee of, a political party
or is a political activist.
(3) The Commissioner shall hold office for a term of three
years and may be re-appointed for a further tenSof three years,
but shall not hold office for more than two consecutive terms.
(4) The Commissioner may be removed from office by the
Governor-General for inability to exercise the functions of his
office (whether arising from infirmity of body or mind or any
other cause) or for misbehaviour, on the recommendationof the
Prime Minister and with the approval of both Houses of
Parliament signified by resolution.
36. There shall be appointed, with the concurrence of the
Commissioner and in accordance with the laws governing
appointments to the public service, officers and employees to
assist the Commissioner in the performance of the functions of
the Commissioner.
Appointment of
37. In addition to any other functions under this Act, the
functions of the Commissioner shall be -
Functions of
Commissioner.
(a)
to monitor and report on the compliance by public
authorities with their obligations;
(b)
to make recommendations for reforms of a general or
specific nature to facilitate compliance with this Act;
(c)
to undertake or promote the training of officials of
public authorities and other persons on the right to
lnformation and the effective implementation of this
Act;
(d)
to refer to the appropriate authorities cases which
reasonably disclose evidence of criminal offences;
and
(e)
to publicize the requirements of this Act and the
rights and obligations under the Act.
Staff.