The Model Publication Scheme
All Scottish public authorities have adopted the Commissioner's Model Publication Scheme as the basis for deciding what information they proactively publish.
Resources
Download a copy of the Model Scheme below.
Model Publication Scheme (updated November 2018)
It is very important that you also read our Guide to the Model Publication Scheme.
Model Publication Scheme: Guide for Scottish Public Authorities (updated November 2018)
When you first adopt the Model Scheme, you need to send us a notification form.
Model Publication Scheme Notification Form
How to adopt the Scheme
To adopt the Model Publication Scheme you will need to:
- Make a formal decision to adopt the Scheme.
- Identify the information your authority holds that falls into the Scheme's classes of information. Our guidance explains how to do this.
- Produce and publish a Guide to Information – read more about Guides to Information, the information you should publish and how it should be made available (formats, charging, copyright, assistance, etc).
- Notify the Commissioner that you have adopted the Scheme by sending us a completed Notification Form. Once you have notified us, you do not need to do this again unless there is a substantive change in your authority.
- Finally, make arrangements to keep the Guide to Information up to date – see advice about reviewing and maintaining your Guide to Information.
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