What is the role of the FIPP Liaison Officer?
The Liaison Officer is the link between FIPP and the project group, and in this function, seeks to help explain FIPP's expectations to the project group, including:
- The reasons for the project being in the SDP;
- To explain FIPPs expectations to the project (in order to pave the way for approval);
- To explain the IFPP to project groups;
- To ensure that FIPP decisions are documented (In accordance with the project template);
- To ensure that FIPP provides comments/directions to the project group on drafts;
- To ensure that the project group is aware of drafting conventions;
- To ensure that the project group is aware of the expected project quality processes (as set out in due process page 8) including consultation;
- To be alert for overlaps with other FIPP projects;
- To keep him/herself informed of project progress and read all project documents;
- To identify any issues or concerns that the Liaison Officer should report back to FIPP;
- To brief FIPP on project progress and any issues at formal FIPP meetings;
- To advise the Project Chair on when to formally bring matters to FIPP (e.g points of clarification, early drafts of exposure documents, etc.);
- To bring to the attention of FIPP cases where significant changes arise after exposure; and
- To pass on relevant issues and information concerning the project to the successor of that Liaison Officer.
The Liaison Officer may attend project group meetings but is under no obligation to do so. When dealing with the subject matter of the project proposal/draft pronouncements the Liaison Officer should apply professional judgment for example in relation to the due process, compatibility with ISSAI 100 or in relation to any other subject matter specific information. The Liaison Officer should bring relevant issues discussed with the project group to the attention of FIPP.