Freedom of Information [No. of 2002 3 THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BILL, 2002 ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES PART I PRELIMINARY Section 1. Short title and commencement 2. Interpretation 3. Application 4. Construction of other laws prohibiting or restricting disclosure or providing for access PART II THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMISSION 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The Commission Composition of Commission Functions of Commission Powers of Commission Director and other staff PART III RIGHT OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Right of access to information Exemption from disclosure Determination of exemption Exemption for protection of privacy Exemptions for functions of public authorities Exemption for confidential commercial information Public interest Employee may disclose information Records under security classification Severability of information PART IV GENERAL OBLIGATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES TO PUBLISH INFORMATION 20. Public authorities to publish certain information 21. Obligation to keep records 22. Appointment of information officers N.A.B 14, 2002