Cap. 496 Art. 16Decisions by pub- lic authorities under thisAct. Cap. 249. Cap. 595.

(1) A decision by a public authority in respect of a request under this Act shall, subject to article 6(c) of the Interpretation Act, be taken by -

(a) the head of the public authority or its governing board (as applicable), as identified in or established under the Public Administration Act or any other instrument to which the authority is subject; or

(b) an officer of the public authority, acting within the scope of the authority exercisable by him in accordance with arrangements approved by the head of the authority or by its governing board.