Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Publication Scheme
[ Introduction ] [ Publication Scheme ]
Freedom of Information Requests
As a public body emda is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and is required to provide information in response to requests from members of the public, subject to certain exemptions.
Please check first though that the information you require is not already published and freely available under our ‘Publication Scheme (see below). A list of previous requests is also available [pdf]. If you would like to recieve our response to one of these requests please email Sue Wass suew@emd.org.uk or telephone 0115 9888364.
If you would like any other information about emda not available on this website please contact us, preferably in writing.
Either email: sallyjones@emd.org.uk or write to:
Sally Jones
East Midlands Development Agency
2 Apex Court
Nottingham
NG2 4LA
Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Although you are welcome to ask us for information, emda also has a ‘publication scheme’ which may answer your query. This provides quick links to both information and documents that you may find interesting.
All of the documents we refer to can be downloaded from this site, or alternatively we can send them to you through the post on request. All of these documents are available free of charge.
(Click links below to download documents)
Section 1 – Who we are and what we do
- General background information about emda
- Current vacancies
- Organisational structure
- Relevant legislation:
emda was created by the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 - Partners
emda and the other Regional Development Agencies are ‘sponsored’ by and responsible to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
BIS website - Chairman and Board members
- Chief Executive and Senior Management Team
- Contact details
Section 2 – What we spend and how we spend it
- emda’s Annual Report and Accounts
- 2008/11 Corporate Plan
- 2007/8 Board Remuneration
- Staff pay and grading structure 2008/2009
- Procurement opportunities
- Internal financial regulations
Section 3 – What our priorities are and how we are doing
- Regional Economic Strategy
- Annual Report and Accounts 2006/7 and 2007/8
- Independent Performance Assessment 2007
- Independent Performance Assessment action plan
Section 4 – How we make decisions
- Regional Economic Strategy
- Board papers
- Board minutes
- Guidance for RDAs in appraisal, delivery and evaluation [BERR website ]
- Shared Resource Centre application form
Section 5 – Policies and procedures
- Health and safety policy
- Race Equality Scheme
- Disability Equality Scheme 2006 - 2009
- Code of conduct for employees
- Learning and development policy
- Customer care policy
- Complaints procedure
- Fraud policy
Section 6 – Other documents we produce
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) wants the Publication Scheme to meet the needs of the stakeholders, partners and the general public. Suggestions for particular classes of information which we should consider publishing are welcome. Any comments or complaints about the Scheme should be sent to:
Sally Jones
Head of Legal & Procurement
East Midlands Development Agency, Apex Court, City Link, Nottingham. NG2 4LA
Telephone: 0115 988 8491
Email: sallyjones@emd.org.uk

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