14. Duties and functions of the Commission

The duties and functions of the Commission shall be, to –

monitor the performance and ensure the due compliance by public authorities, of the duties cast on them under this Act;

make recommendations for reform both of a general nature and those in regard to any specific public authority;

issue guidelines based on reasonableness, for determining fees to be levied by public authorities for the release of any information under this Act;

prescribe the circumstances in which information may be provided by an information officer, without the payment of a fee;

prescribe the fee Schedule based on the principle of proactive disclosure, in regard to providing information;

co-operate with or undertake training activities for public officials on the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act;

publicise the requirements of this Act and the rights of individuals under the Act;

issue guidelines for the proper record management for public authorities.