Freedom of Information Publication Schemes
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Publication Scheme : Assessor for Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board
7.0 How Long will it Take ?
We aim to provide information listed in the Publication Scheme as soon as possible. Our target will be to provide within 20 working days.
8.0 Copyright
Any information described in the Publication Scheme and obtained from me can be copied or reproduced without formal permission, provided it is copied or reproduced accurately, is not used in a misleading context and provided that the source of the material is identified and the copyright status acknowledged.
9.0 Classes of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, 2002 requires a Publication Scheme to specify the classes of information the Public Authority already publishes or intends to publish. Our intention is to publish as much information as possible on subjects where there is known to be public interest. However, exemptions under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, 2002 may allow us to withhold some information.
As we are part of a tax raising service, it must be recognised that, in the public interest, certain information should not be disclosed.
Information concerning items of a confidential nature, with respect to business that has been gathered by Assessors as part of their Statutory duties, may not be made available.
In this respect Assessors will, when appropriate, apply reasonable consideration of the exemptions afforded under the Freedom of Information Act, 2002 particularly Sections 33, 35, 36 and 38.
e.g. Information, which if disclosed,
1. would be likely to prejudice substantially the commercial interests of any person,
2. would prejudice substantially the assessment of any tax,
3. would constitute a breach of confidence actionable by any person, or
4. if personal data contravenes any of the Data Protection principles.
Assessors aim to be as open as possible. However, information may be withheld, from any of the classes of information listed below, where we consider that disclosure may seriously prejudice legal proceedings or where the law otherwise prohibits the disclosure. Information that may seriously prejudice the commercial interests of any person or organisation and personal information under the Data Protection Act, 1998 may also be withheld. Information may be withheld if its disclosure would constitute a breach of confidence actionable by the person who supplied it or by any other person.
In these cases, we will withhold the information and indicate why the information is being withheld. Please see paragraph 10.0 Feedback on what to do if you do not agree with our decision to withhold information.
Assessors publish, or intend to publish, information under the Classes listed below:-
a) Who’s Who and Where
b) Valuation Joint Board or Council Minutes of Meetings *
c) Annual Accounts *
d) Valuation Rolls
e) Council Tax List
f) Electoral Register (Edited)
g) How Are We Doing ?
h) SAA Constitution
i) SAA Practice Notes (2005 Revaluation)
* May be exemptions in this Class
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This page last updated : October 2007