Classes of Information

A class of information refers to practice of collecting similar types of information in the same location. The Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs has grouped its classes of information into broad categories (or functions) which reflect the Portfolio's core responsibilities and functions. If you intend to make a request, the following groupings give you an indication of what types of information we hold:

FUNCTIONS

INTERNAL AFFAIRS

• Governance and coordination
• Parliamentary questions
• Policy development and reports
• Research and development
• Appointment of Marriage Officers
• National security

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

• Diplomatic relationships
• Deportation matters
• Refugee matters
• International liaison
• Military aircraft and military ships clearances
• Strategic policy development
• Consular services
• Registration as British citizens
• British Overseas Territories Citizenship (BOTC)

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT

• Monitoring and accountability
• Coordination of budgets
• Advising
• Reviews
• HR support and audit
• Budget coordination
• Planning and reporting
• Law revisions

COMMITTEE/SECRETARIAT SUPPORT

• Administrative services
• Establishment of bodies
• Appointment of members
• Terms of reference
• Proceedings
• Minutes
• Reports and agendas

INTERNAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Audit
• Development and training
• Discipline
• Grievances and appeals
• Health and safety
• Performance management
• Planning
• Policies and procedures
• Recruitment
• Reporting
• Staff administration

INTERNAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Accounting
• Acquisition
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Funds administration
• Planning and reporting
• Policies and procedures
• Renumeration

Last Updated: 2009-07-31