DATA LABEL: PUBLIC

Dear Mr Parsons

Request for Information in terms of the Freedom of Information Act

Enquiry Subject:  FOI Queries

Reference:  101006007327

I acknowledge receipt of your request dated 27 June 2018 relating to FOI
staffing; associated costs and systems.  Please find the information you
have requested detailed in the table below:

FOI Queries

 
Q1 How many people are employed to deal with FOI?

West Lothian Council does not employ dedicated staff to deal with FOI
requests. Information requests are dealt with by staff within service
areas as part of business as usual, therefore this forms part of a
wider role.

 
Q2 What is the budget for administering FOI?

FOIs are dealt with by service areas, and costs are absorbed within the
area.

 
Q3 Do you use case management software for FOI? If so, which one?

Verint Enterprise Management Professional

 
Q4 Do you publish a disclosure log?

West Lothian Council do not publish a disclosure log. 

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Further details as to how to apply to re-use information supplied by us
can be found on our website at
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information, you may require the Council to review its actions and
decisions in relation to this response. Please write, within 40 working
days from the receipt of this information, to Carol Johnston, Chief
Solicitor, West Lothian Council, West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South
Road, Livingston EH54 6FF (Telephone: 01506 281605, email:
[2][email address]). The request should be in writing,
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specify the original request for information and the reason for your
dissatisfaction.

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outcome or with the Council's failure to review its actions and decisions
in relation to this response, apply in writing to the Scottish Information
Commissioner, Kinburn Castle, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9DS
(01334 464610; email [3][email address]) requesting his
decision in this matter.

Regards,
Katrina Daly

HR Operations Manager

West Lothian Council - Data Labels:

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PUBLIC: All information has been approved for public disclosure

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information

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