(1) An application to access information from the Engineering Council shall: (a) be made in writing to the Engineering Council, (b) contain sufficient description or particulars to enable identification of the information, (c) indicate the form and manner of access required, (d) specify to whom the application is made, if applying on behalf of another person, (e) state the name of the applicant and an address for correspondence, (f) provide valid identification of the applicant; and (g) be signed by the applicant.

Special Provisions

(2) Where an applicant is unable to write due to illiteracy or disability, the request may be made orally. (3) For oral requests under sub-section (2), the Information Officer shall:

• Reduce the request to writing,
• Provide the applicant with a copy of the recorded request, duly authenticated.

(4) For illiterate applicants, the Information Officer shall: (a) Read and explain the written request in the applicant’s language (per Illiterates’ Protection Act, 1912), (b) Have a witness endorse the request, confirming comprehension, (c) Have the applicant affix a thumbprint or mark. (5) If an application lacks sufficient detail, the Engineering Council will:

• Notify the applicant,
• Provide assistance to clarify the request.

(6) Where information is partially exempt, the Council shall disclose all non-exempt portions that can reasonably be separated. Designated Officer: Mr. Christopher Yeboah (Assistant Information Officer) Contact: rti@engcouncil.gov.gh | +233 55 229 4506 | Second Floor, AESL Building, Ministries-Accra