Yes No Partial X 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? X 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? X 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? X 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? X 6. Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal of information? X 7. Did the organisation disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure, etc. X 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? X 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? X Additional information Public Outreach Manager X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 2/20 2. LESOTHO ELECTRICITY COMPANY CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.lec.co.ls The website is up-to-date and contains relevant information about the organisation’s history as well as recent news. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information X Some of the information needs to be updated as it refers to unavailable links. Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? X 9. The contact details of specific public officials? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE X X X 46 LESOTHO n = 20