The Freedom of Information Bill, 2012
(2) The notice shall state (a) adequate reasons for the decision including the provisions of
this Act relied upon;
(b)that the applicant, third party, or requester, as the case may
be, may lodge an appeal with the Commission against the
outcome of the internal review within thirty days of such
outcome.
PART VI - FINANCIAL PROVISION
Funds of the Commission
40. (1) The funds of the Commission shall on an annual basis
be appropriated by Parliament for that purpose.
(2) The Commission may receive grants and donations from any
other source provided that such grants and donations shall not be
made or received for purposes of influencing the decision or
ability of the Commission in any way and shall be disclosed in
the annual report of the Commission.
Financial year.
41. The financial year of the Commission shall be a period of
twelve months ending on the thirtieth June in each year.
Annual estimates
42. (1) At least three months before the commencement of each
financial year, the Commission shall cause to be prepared
estimates of the revenue and expenditure of that financial year.
(2) The annual estimates shall make provision for all estimated
expenditure of the Commission for the financial and in particular
shall provide(a)
the payment of the salaries, allowances and other
charges in respect of the staff of the Commission
and the Commissioners;
(b)
for the payment of the pensions, gratuities and
other charges in respect of retirement benefits
payable to the members of staff of the
Commission;
(c)
the maintenance of the buildings and grounds of
the Commission;
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