A-2.1 - Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information

Section 16 Disposition versions

2007-06-15

16. A public body must classify its documents in such a manner as to allow their retrieval. It must set up and keep up to date a list setting forth the order of classification of the documents. The list must be sufficiently precise to facilitate the exercise of the right of access.

For a public body referred to in paragraph 1 of the schedule to the Archives Act (chapter A-21.1), a classification plan takes the place of the list setting forth the order of classification of its documents.

A person has a right of access to the list or the classification plan on request, except as regards information confirmation of the existence of which may be refused under this Act

1982, c. 30, s. 16; 2001, c. 32, s. 84; 2006, c. 22, s. 8.

2001-11-01

16. A public body must classify its documents in such a manner as to allow their retrieval. It must set up and keep up to date a list setting forth the order of classification of the documents. It must be sufficiently precise to facilitate the exercise of the right of access.

The right of access to the list is only exercised by examining it on the premises during working hours or by remote access.

1982, c. 30, s. 16; 2001, c. 32, s. 84.

1986-01-01

16. A public body must classify its documents in such a manner as to allow their retrieval. It must set up and keep up to date a list setting forth the order of classification of the documents. It must be sufficiently precise to facilitate the exercise of the right of access.

The right of access to the list shall not be exercised except by examining it on the premises during regular working hours.

1982, c. 30, s. 16.