Our Commitment to Governance

We follow the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. This sets out the standards we must meet for transparency, accountability and compliance with our statutory obligations.

We maintain high standards of corporate governance and operate in line with recognised public sector best practice.

What This Section Covers

This section explains how we meet our governance responsibilities. It includes information on our:

• Strategic Plan and Annual Reports

• Governing legislation

• Data protection policies

• Obligations under the Official Languages Act

• Compliance with the Regulation of Lobbying

Openness and Access to Information

Good corporate governance requires openness about how we operate and make decisions.
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, we publish information in line with the Model Publication Scheme. This information is available on our Freedom of Information page and includes;

• Information About CIB

• Services Provided or to Be Provided to the Public

• Decision-Making Process for Major Policy Proposals

• Financial Information

• Protected Disclosures

• Access to Information on the Environment

For guidance on making a Freedom of Information request, associated costs, and your rights, please visit our Freedom of Information page.