FOIPP Act Policy and Procedures Manual

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Section 55 authorizes the Commissioner to appoint a mediator to investigate and to try to settle a matter under review.

SECTION REFERENCE

Section 55 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

55  The Commissioner may authorize a mediator to investigate and to try to settle a matter under review.

POLICY

When a matter is not settled under this section, the Commissioner must conduct an inquiry under section 56 (Inquiry by Commissioner).

INTERPRETATION

In most cases, the Commissioner will authorize a staff mediator to investigate and to try to settle matters under review. The mediator does not impose a settlement. Rather, mediation is intended to help the public body and the applicant arrive at a settlement before a formal inquiry is initiated.

SECTIONAL INDEX OF COMMISSIONER'S ORDERS

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