internal review
internal review
This will require someone no less senior than the original decision-maker to review the decision.
It will cost $40. However, no charges for internal review applies if the review results from a recommendation by the Information Commissioner for the agency to reconsider a decision under section 93 of the GIPA Act. Agencies also cannot apply an additional processing charge.
The person must apply for an internal review within 20 working days of being told of the original decision.
No fee applies if the request for a review is because the agency failed to make a decision on the formal access application within the required timeframe and as a result of this, was deemed to have refused to deal with the application.
Under templates on the OIC website, is an application form that agencies may use for a request for an internal review of a decision.
The agency must acknowledge receipt of an application for an internal review within five working days of receiving it.
The agency must decide the internal review within 15 working days of receiving the application (this can be extended by a further 10 working days if the agency has to consult with third parties, or by agreement with the applicant).